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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,993.63, 8,993.90 and 2,483

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,993.63, 8,993.90 and 2,483 is: 3,725.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,993.63 : 8,993.90 = 2,483 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,993.63/8,993.90 = 2,483/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,993.63x = 8,993.90 × 2,483
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,993.63x = 22,331,853.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,331,853.70/5,993.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,725.93

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