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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,691.03, 8,537.46 and 1,795.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,691.03, 8,537.46 and 1,795.14 is: 2,693.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,691.03 : 8,537.46 = 1,795.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,691.03/8,537.46 = 1,795.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,691.03x = 8,537.46 × 1,795.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,691.03x = 15,325,935.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,325,935.94/5,691.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,693.00

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