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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,995.52, 8,993.24 and 1,891.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,995.52, 8,993.24 and 1,891.52 is: 2,837.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,995.52 : 8,993.24 = 1,891.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,995.52/8,993.24 = 1,891.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,995.52x = 8,993.24 × 1,891.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,995.52x = 17,010,893.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,010,893.32/5,995.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,837.27

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