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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,997.74, 8,997.62 and 1,837.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,997.74, 8,997.62 and 1,837.62 is: 2,756.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,997.74 : 8,997.62 = 1,837.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,997.74/8,997.62 = 1,837.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,997.74x = 8,997.62 × 1,837.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,997.74x = 16,534,197.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,534,197.28/5,997.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,756.74

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