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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,997.89, 8,997.82 and 1,837.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,997.89, 8,997.82 and 1,837.47 is: 2,756.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,997.89 : 8,997.82 = 1,837.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,997.89/8,997.82 = 1,837.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,997.89x = 8,997.82 × 1,837.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,997.89x = 16,533,224.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,533,224.32/5,997.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,756.51

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