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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,994.22, 8,992.37 and 1,834.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,994.22, 8,992.37 and 1,834.13 is: 2,751.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,994.22 : 8,992.37 = 1,834.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,994.22/8,992.37 = 1,834.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,994.22x = 8,992.37 × 1,834.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,994.22x = 16,493,175.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,493,175.59/5,994.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,751.51

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