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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,726.91, 8,591.29 and 2,805.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,726.91, 8,591.29 and 2,805.44 is: 4,208.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,726.91 : 8,591.29 = 2,805.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,726.91/8,591.29 = 2,805.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,726.91x = 8,591.29 × 2,805.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,726.91x = 24,102,334.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,102,334.59/5,726.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,208.61

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