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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,997.14, 8,996.30 and 1,837.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,997.14, 8,996.30 and 1,837.10 is: 2,755.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,997.14 : 8,996.30 = 1,837.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,997.14/8,996.30 = 1,837.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,997.14x = 8,996.30 × 1,837.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,997.14x = 16,527,062.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,527,062.34/5,997.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,755.83

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