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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,794.97, 8,692.41 and 2,095.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,794.97, 8,692.41 and 2,095.82 is: 3,143.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,794.97 : 8,692.41 = 2,095.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,794.97/8,692.41 = 2,095.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,794.97x = 8,692.41 × 2,095.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,794.97x = 18,217,726.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,217,726.73/5,794.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,143.71

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