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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,786.96, 8,680.43 and 2,089.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,786.96, 8,680.43 and 2,089.17 is: 3,133.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,786.96 : 8,680.43 = 2,089.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,786.96/8,680.43 = 2,089.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,786.96x = 8,680.43 × 2,089.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,786.96x = 18,134,899.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,134,899.17/5,786.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,133.76

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