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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,994.95, 8,991.81 and 1,834.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,994.95, 8,991.81 and 1,834.99 is: 2,752.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,994.95 : 8,991.81 = 1,834.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,994.95/8,991.81 = 1,834.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,994.95x = 8,991.81 × 1,834.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,994.95x = 16,499,858.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,499,858.95/5,994.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,752.30

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