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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,791.01, 8,687.93 and 2,093.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,791.01, 8,687.93 and 2,093.49 is: 3,140.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,791.01 : 8,687.93 = 2,093.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,791.01/8,687.93 = 2,093.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,791.01x = 8,687.93 × 2,093.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,791.01x = 18,188,084.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,188,084.11/5,791.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,140.75

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