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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,995.08, 8,989.14 and 1,833.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,995.08, 8,989.14 and 1,833.90 is: 2,749.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,995.08 : 8,989.14 = 1,833.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,995.08/8,989.14 = 1,833.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,995.08x = 8,989.14 × 1,833.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,995.08x = 16,485,183.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,485,183.85/5,995.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,749.79

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