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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,994.68, 8,992.50 and 1,835.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,994.68, 8,992.50 and 1,835.02 is: 2,752.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,994.68 : 8,992.50 = 1,835.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,994.68/8,992.50 = 1,835.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,994.68x = 8,992.50 × 1,835.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,994.68x = 16,501,417.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,501,417.35/5,994.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,752.68

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