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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,728.73, 8,593.97 and 2,807.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,728.73, 8,593.97 and 2,807.19 is: 4,211.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,728.73 : 8,593.97 = 2,807.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,728.73/8,593.97 = 2,807.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,728.73x = 8,593.97 × 2,807.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,728.73x = 24,124,892.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,124,892.61/5,728.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,211.21

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