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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,994.46, 8,983.86 and 3,217.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,994.46, 8,983.86 and 3,217.87 is: 4,822.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,994.46 : 8,983.86 = 3,217.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,994.46/8,983.86 = 3,217.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,994.46x = 8,983.86 × 3,217.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,994.46x = 28,908,893.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,908,893.58/5,994.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,822.60

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