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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,794.94, 8,693.01 and 2,096.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,794.94, 8,693.01 and 2,096.30 is: 3,144.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,794.94 : 8,693.01 = 2,096.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,794.94/8,693.01 = 2,096.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,794.94x = 8,693.01 × 2,096.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,794.94x = 18,223,178.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,223,178.60/5,794.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,144.67

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