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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,999.94, 8,999.91 and 1,839.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,999.94, 8,999.91 and 1,839.96 is: 2,759.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,999.94 : 8,999.91 = 1,839.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,999.94/8,999.91 = 1,839.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,999.94x = 8,999.91 × 1,839.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,999.94x = 16,559,474.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,559,474.40/5,999.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,759.94

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