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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,994.03, 8,992.44 and 2,873.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,994.03, 8,992.44 and 2,873.13 is: 4,310.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,994.03 : 8,992.44 = 2,873.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,994.03/8,992.44 = 2,873.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,994.03x = 8,992.44 × 2,873.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,994.03x = 25,836,449.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,836,449.14/5,994.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,310.36

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