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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,996.25, 8,995.71 and 1,836.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,996.25, 8,995.71 and 1,836.84 is: 2,755.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,996.25 : 8,995.71 = 1,836.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,996.25/8,995.71 = 1,836.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,996.25x = 8,995.71 × 1,836.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,996.25x = 16,523,679.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,523,679.96/5,996.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,755.67

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