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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,994.60, 8,990.91 and 1,833.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,994.60, 8,990.91 and 1,833.54 is: 2,750.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,994.60 : 8,990.91 = 1,833.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,994.60/8,990.91 = 1,833.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,994.60x = 8,990.91 × 1,833.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,994.60x = 16,485,193.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,485,193.12/5,994.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,750.01

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