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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,028.76, 8,983.97 and 5,830.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,028.76, 8,983.97 and 5,830.58 is: 8,688.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,028.76 : 8,983.97 = 5,830.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,028.76/8,983.97 = 5,830.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,028.76x = 8,983.97 × 5,830.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,028.76x = 52,381,755.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,381,755.80/6,028.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,688.65

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