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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,795.08, 8,688.77 and 2,096.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,795.08, 8,688.77 and 2,096.82 is: 3,143.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,795.08 : 8,688.77 = 2,096.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,795.08/8,688.77 = 2,096.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,795.08x = 8,688.77 × 2,096.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,795.08x = 18,218,743.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,218,743.27/5,795.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,143.83

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