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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,996.63, 8,994.34 and 1,836.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,996.63, 8,994.34 and 1,836.68 is: 2,754.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,996.63 : 8,994.34 = 1,836.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,996.63/8,994.34 = 1,836.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,996.63x = 8,994.34 × 1,836.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,996.63x = 16,519,681.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,519,681.72/5,996.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,754.83

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