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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,993.64, 8,984.79 and 2,095.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,993.64, 8,984.79 and 2,095.53 is: 3,141.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,993.64 : 8,984.79 = 2,095.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,993.64/8,984.79 = 2,095.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,993.64x = 8,984.79 × 2,095.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,993.64x = 18,827,896.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,827,896.99/5,993.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,141.31

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