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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,995.34, 8,993.09 and 1,835.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,995.34, 8,993.09 and 1,835.39 is: 2,753.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,995.34 : 8,993.09 = 1,835.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,995.34/8,993.09 = 1,835.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,995.34x = 8,993.09 × 1,835.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,995.34x = 16,505,827.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,505,827.81/5,995.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,753.11

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