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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,726.77, 8,593.46 and 3,094.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,726.77, 8,593.46 and 3,094.29 is: 4,643.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,726.77 : 8,593.46 = 3,094.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,726.77/8,593.46 = 3,094.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,726.77x = 8,593.46 × 3,094.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,726.77x = 26,590,622.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,590,622.11/5,726.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,643.21

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