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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,792.15, 8,688.90 and 2,096.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,792.15, 8,688.90 and 2,096.12 is: 3,144.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,792.15 : 8,688.90 = 2,096.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,792.15/8,688.90 = 2,096.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,792.15x = 8,688.90 × 2,096.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,792.15x = 18,212,944.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,212,944.87/5,792.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,144.42

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