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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,726.67, 8,592.94 and 2,728.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,726.67, 8,592.94 and 2,728.11 is: 4,093.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,726.67 : 8,592.94 = 2,728.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,726.67/8,592.94 = 2,728.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,726.67x = 8,592.94 × 2,728.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,726.67x = 23,442,485.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,442,485.54/5,726.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,093.56

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