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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,999.20, 8,996.52 and 1,837.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,999.20, 8,996.52 and 1,837.96 is: 2,756.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,999.20 : 8,996.52 = 1,837.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,999.20/8,996.52 = 1,837.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,999.20x = 8,996.52 × 1,837.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,999.20x = 16,535,243.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,535,243.90/5,999.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,756.24

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