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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,996.91, 8,995.39 and 1,836.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,996.91, 8,995.39 and 1,836.90 is: 2,755.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,996.91 : 8,995.39 = 1,836.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,996.91/8,995.39 = 1,836.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,996.91x = 8,995.39 × 1,836.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,996.91x = 16,523,649.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,523,649.79/5,996.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,755.36

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