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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,996.76, 8,995.74 and 1,836.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,996.76, 8,995.74 and 1,836.72 is: 2,755.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,996.76 : 8,995.74 = 1,836.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,996.76/8,995.74 = 1,836.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,996.76x = 8,995.74 × 1,836.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,996.76x = 16,522,655.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,522,655.57/5,996.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,755.26

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