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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,994.28, 8,993.16 and 2,483.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,994.28, 8,993.16 and 2,483.64 is: 3,726.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,994.28 : 8,993.16 = 2,483.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,994.28/8,993.16 = 2,483.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,994.28x = 8,993.16 × 2,483.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,994.28x = 22,335,771.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,335,771.90/5,994.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,726.18

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