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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,998.56, 8,994.40 and 1,837.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,998.56, 8,994.40 and 1,837.46 is: 2,755.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,998.56 : 8,994.40 = 1,837.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,998.56/8,994.40 = 1,837.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,998.56x = 8,994.40 × 1,837.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,998.56x = 16,526,850.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,526,850.22/5,998.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,755.14

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