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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,992.03, 8,988.06 and 1,832.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,992.03, 8,988.06 and 1,832.02 is: 2,748.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,992.03 : 8,988.06 = 1,832.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,992.03/8,988.06 = 1,832.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,992.03x = 8,988.06 × 1,832.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,992.03x = 16,466,310.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,466,310.26/5,992.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,748.04

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