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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,992.57, 8,988.25 and 1,832.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,992.57, 8,988.25 and 1,832.61 is: 2,748.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,992.57 : 8,988.25 = 1,832.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,992.57/8,988.25 = 1,832.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,992.57x = 8,988.25 × 1,832.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,992.57x = 16,471,956.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,471,956.83/5,992.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,748.73

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