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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,997.53, 8,996.30 and 1,837.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,997.53, 8,996.30 and 1,837.52 is: 2,756.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,997.53 : 8,996.30 = 1,837.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,997.53/8,996.30 = 1,837.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,997.53x = 8,996.30 × 1,837.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,997.53x = 16,530,918.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,530,918.24/5,997.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,756.29

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