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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,994.72, 8,993.32 and 1,834.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,994.72, 8,993.32 and 1,834.48 is: 2,752.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,994.72 : 8,993.32 = 1,834.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,994.72/8,993.32 = 1,834.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,994.72x = 8,993.32 × 1,834.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,994.72x = 16,498,065.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,498,065.67/5,994.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,752.10

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