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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,997.76, 8,997.24 and 1,837.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,997.76, 8,997.24 and 1,837.72 is: 2,756.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,997.76 : 8,997.24 = 1,837.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,997.76/8,997.24 = 1,837.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,997.76x = 8,997.24 × 1,837.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,997.76x = 16,534,407.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,534,407.89/5,997.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,756.76

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