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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,792.61, 8,691.09 and 2,674.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,792.61, 8,691.09 and 2,674.11 is: 4,012.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,792.61 : 8,691.09 = 2,674.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,792.61/8,691.09 = 2,674.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,792.61x = 8,691.09 × 2,674.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,792.61x = 23,240,930.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,240,930.68/5,792.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,012.17

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