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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,791.79, 8,683.35 and 2,713.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,791.79, 8,683.35 and 2,713.07 is: 4,067.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,791.79 : 8,683.35 = 2,713.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,791.79/8,683.35 = 2,713.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,791.79x = 8,683.35 × 2,713.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,791.79x = 23,558,492.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,558,492.97/5,791.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,067.57

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