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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,993.19, 8,983.62 and 2,294.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,993.19, 8,983.62 and 2,294.43 is: 3,439.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,993.19 : 8,983.62 = 2,294.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,993.19/8,983.62 = 2,294.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,993.19x = 8,983.62 × 2,294.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,993.19x = 20,612,287.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,612,287.24/5,993.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,439.28

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