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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,794.67, 8,689.95 and 2,095.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,794.67, 8,689.95 and 2,095.94 is: 3,143.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,794.67 : 8,689.95 = 2,095.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,794.67/8,689.95 = 2,095.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,794.67x = 8,689.95 × 2,095.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,794.67x = 18,213,635.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,213,635.53/5,794.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,143.17

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