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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,993.52, 8,983.80 and 3,071.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,993.52, 8,983.80 and 3,071.04 is: 4,603.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,993.52 : 8,983.80 = 3,071.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,993.52/8,983.80 = 3,071.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,993.52x = 8,983.80 × 3,071.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,993.52x = 27,589,609.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,589,609.15/5,993.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,603.24

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