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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,995.53, 8,994.18 and 1,834.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,995.53, 8,994.18 and 1,834.98 is: 2,752.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,995.53 : 8,994.18 = 1,834.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,995.53/8,994.18 = 1,834.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,995.53x = 8,994.18 × 1,834.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,995.53x = 16,504,140.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,504,140.42/5,995.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,752.74

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