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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,996.76, 8,996.46 and 1,837.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,996.76, 8,996.46 and 1,837.34 is: 2,756.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,996.76 : 8,996.46 = 1,837.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,996.76/8,996.46 = 1,837.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,996.76x = 8,996.46 × 1,837.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,996.76x = 16,529,555.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,529,555.82/5,996.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,756.41

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