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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,993.28, 8,983.80 and 2,094.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,993.28, 8,983.80 and 2,094.48 is: 3,139.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,993.28 : 8,983.80 = 2,094.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,993.28/8,983.80 = 2,094.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,993.28x = 8,983.80 × 2,094.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,993.28x = 18,816,389.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,816,389.42/5,993.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,139.58

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