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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,729.56, 8,593.32 and 3,095.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,729.56, 8,593.32 and 3,095.84 is: 4,643.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,729.56 : 8,593.32 = 3,095.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,729.56/8,593.32 = 3,095.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,729.56x = 8,593.32 × 3,095.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,729.56x = 26,603,543.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,603,543.79/5,729.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,643.21

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