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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,005.40, 8,993.70 and 2,923.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,005.40, 8,993.70 and 2,923.80 is: 4,378.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,005.40 : 8,993.70 = 2,923.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,005.40/8,993.70 = 2,923.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,005.40x = 8,993.70 × 2,923.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,005.40x = 26,295,780.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,295,780.06/6,005.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,378.69

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