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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,792.39, 8,686.75 and 2,094.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,792.39, 8,686.75 and 2,094.13 is: 3,140.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,792.39 : 8,686.75 = 2,094.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,792.39/8,686.75 = 2,094.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,792.39x = 8,686.75 × 2,094.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,792.39x = 18,191,183.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,191,183.78/5,792.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,140.53

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