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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,792.89, 8,687.04 and 2,093.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,792.89, 8,687.04 and 2,093.12 is: 3,138.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,792.89 : 8,687.04 = 2,093.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,792.89/8,687.04 = 2,093.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,792.89x = 8,687.04 × 2,093.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,792.89x = 18,183,017.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,183,017.16/5,792.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,138.85

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