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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,789.94, 8,686.53 and 2,329.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,789.94, 8,686.53 and 2,329.62 is: 3,495.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,789.94 : 8,686.53 = 2,329.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,789.94/8,686.53 = 2,329.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,789.94x = 8,686.53 × 2,329.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,789.94x = 20,236,314.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,236,314.02/5,789.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,495.08

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