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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,789.39, 8,682.26 and 2,091.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,789.39, 8,682.26 and 2,091.13 is: 3,136.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,789.39 : 8,682.26 = 2,091.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,789.39/8,682.26 = 2,091.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,789.39x = 8,682.26 × 2,091.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,789.39x = 18,155,680.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,155,680.49/5,789.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,136.03

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