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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,994.65, 8,983.76 and 3,804.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,994.65, 8,983.76 and 3,804.92 is: 5,702.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,994.65 : 8,983.76 = 3,804.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,994.65/8,983.76 = 3,804.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,994.65x = 8,983.76 × 3,804.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,994.65x = 34,182,457.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,182,457.84/5,994.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,702.16

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