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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,986.48, 8,981.06 and 1,826.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,986.48, 8,981.06 and 1,826.56 is: 2,740.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,986.48 : 8,981.06 = 1,826.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,986.48/8,981.06 = 1,826.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,986.48x = 8,981.06 × 1,826.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,986.48x = 16,404,444.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,404,444.95/5,986.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,740.25

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