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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,794.22, 8,691.33 and 2,095.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,794.22, 8,691.33 and 2,095.59 is: 3,143.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,794.22 : 8,691.33 = 2,095.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,794.22/8,691.33 = 2,095.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,794.22x = 8,691.33 × 2,095.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,794.22x = 18,213,464.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,213,464.23/5,794.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,143.39

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