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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,792.37, 8,676.91 and 2,668.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,792.37, 8,676.91 and 2,668.03 is: 3,996.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,792.37 : 8,676.91 = 2,668.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,792.37/8,676.91 = 2,668.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,792.37x = 8,676.91 × 2,668.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,792.37x = 23,150,256.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,150,256.19/5,792.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,996.68

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