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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,998.44, 8,997.66 and 1,838.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,998.44, 8,997.66 and 1,838.46 is: 2,757.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,998.44 : 8,997.66 = 1,838.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,998.44/8,997.66 = 1,838.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,998.44x = 8,997.66 × 1,838.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,998.44x = 16,541,838.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,541,838.00/5,998.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,757.69

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