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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,791.37, 8,687.72 and 2,095.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,791.37, 8,687.72 and 2,095.34 is: 3,143.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,791.37 : 8,687.72 = 2,095.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,791.37/8,687.72 = 2,095.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,791.37x = 8,687.72 × 2,095.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,791.37x = 18,203,689.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,203,689.02/5,791.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,143.25

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