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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,992.62, 8,989.26 and 1,833.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,992.62, 8,989.26 and 1,833.27 is: 2,750.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,992.62 : 8,989.26 = 1,833.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,992.62/8,989.26 = 1,833.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,992.62x = 8,989.26 × 1,833.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,992.62x = 16,479,740.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,479,740.68/5,992.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,750.01

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