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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,727.23, 8,594.90 and 2,607.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,727.23, 8,594.90 and 2,607.64 is: 3,913.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,727.23 : 8,594.90 = 2,607.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,727.23/8,594.90 = 2,607.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,727.23x = 8,594.90 × 2,607.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,727.23x = 22,412,405.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,412,405.04/5,727.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,913.31

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