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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,794.94, 8,691.61 and 2,507.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,794.94, 8,691.61 and 2,507.62 is: 3,761.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,794.94 : 8,691.61 = 2,507.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,794.94/8,691.61 = 2,507.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,794.94x = 8,691.61 × 2,507.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,794.94x = 21,795,255.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,795,255.07/5,794.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,761.09

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