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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,997.25, 8,995.88 and 1,837.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,997.25, 8,995.88 and 1,837.24 is: 2,755.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,997.25 : 8,995.88 = 1,837.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,997.25/8,995.88 = 1,837.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,997.25x = 8,995.88 × 1,837.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,997.25x = 16,527,612.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,527,612.94/5,997.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,755.86

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