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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,995.94, 8,992.76 and 1,834.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,995.94, 8,992.76 and 1,834.82 is: 2,751.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,995.94 : 8,992.76 = 1,834.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,995.94/8,992.76 = 1,834.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,995.94x = 8,992.76 × 1,834.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,995.94x = 16,500,095.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,500,095.90/5,995.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,751.88

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