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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,689.78, 8,533.59 and 1,793.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,689.78, 8,533.59 and 1,793.14 is: 2,689.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,689.78 : 8,533.59 = 1,793.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,689.78/8,533.59 = 1,793.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,689.78x = 8,533.59 × 1,793.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,689.78x = 15,301,921.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,301,921.57/5,689.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,689.37

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