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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,794.68, 8,685.30 and 2,668.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,794.68, 8,685.30 and 2,668.12 is: 3,999.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,794.68 : 8,685.30 = 2,668.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,794.68/8,685.30 = 2,668.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,794.68x = 8,685.30 × 2,668.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,794.68x = 23,173,422.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,173,422.64/5,794.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,999.09

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