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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,993.09, 8,992.10 and 2,483.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,993.09, 8,992.10 and 2,483.80 is: 3,726.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,993.09 : 8,992.10 = 2,483.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,993.09/8,992.10 = 2,483.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,993.09x = 8,992.10 × 2,483.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,993.09x = 22,334,577.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,334,577.98/5,993.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,726.72

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