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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,793.95, 8,687.08 and 2,095.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,793.95, 8,687.08 and 2,095.69 is: 3,142.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,793.95 : 8,687.08 = 2,095.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,793.95/8,687.08 = 2,095.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,793.95x = 8,687.08 × 2,095.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,793.95x = 18,205,423.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,205,423.88/5,793.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,142.15

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