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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,994.62, 8,992.26 and 1,835.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,994.62, 8,992.26 and 1,835.27 is: 2,753.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,994.62 : 8,992.26 = 1,835.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,994.62/8,992.26 = 1,835.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,994.62x = 8,992.26 × 1,835.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,994.62x = 16,503,225.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,503,225.01/5,994.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,753.01

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