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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,727.91, 8,592.79 and 2,806.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,727.91, 8,592.79 and 2,806.44 is: 4,210.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,727.91 : 8,592.79 = 2,806.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,727.91/8,592.79 = 2,806.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,727.91x = 8,592.79 × 2,806.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,727.91x = 24,115,149.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,115,149.57/5,727.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,210.11

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