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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,792.69, 8,689.71 and 2,096.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,792.69, 8,689.71 and 2,096.66 is: 3,145.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,792.69 : 8,689.71 = 2,096.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,792.69/8,689.71 = 2,096.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,792.69x = 8,689.71 × 2,096.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,792.69x = 18,219,359.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,219,359.60/5,792.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,145.23

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