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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,993.46, 8,984.05 and 2,294.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,993.46, 8,984.05 and 2,294.73 is: 3,439.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,993.46 : 8,984.05 = 2,294.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,993.46/8,984.05 = 2,294.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,993.46x = 8,984.05 × 2,294.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,993.46x = 20,615,963.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,615,963.32/5,993.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,439.74

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