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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,727.03, 8,593.74 and 3,094.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,727.03, 8,593.74 and 3,094.49 is: 4,643.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,727.03 : 8,593.74 = 3,094.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,727.03/8,593.74 = 3,094.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,727.03x = 8,593.74 × 3,094.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,727.03x = 26,593,199.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,593,199.52/5,727.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,643.45

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