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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,996.72, 8,996.12 and 1,836.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,996.72, 8,996.12 and 1,836.63 is: 2,755.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,996.72 : 8,996.12 = 1,836.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,996.72/8,996.12 = 1,836.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,996.72x = 8,996.12 × 1,836.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,996.72x = 16,522,543.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,522,543.88/5,996.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,755.26

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