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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,992.97, 8,989.80 and 1,833.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,992.97, 8,989.80 and 1,833.26 is: 2,750.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,992.97 : 8,989.80 = 1,833.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,992.97/8,989.80 = 1,833.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,992.97x = 8,989.80 × 1,833.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,992.97x = 16,480,649.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,480,649.80/5,992.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,750.00

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