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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,997.21, 8,995.47 and 1,837.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,997.21, 8,995.47 and 1,837.19 is: 2,755.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,997.21 : 8,995.47 = 1,837.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,997.21/8,995.47 = 1,837.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,997.21x = 8,995.47 × 1,837.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,997.21x = 16,526,342.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,526,342.55/5,997.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,755.67

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