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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,795.11, 8,690.48 and 2,096.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,795.11, 8,690.48 and 2,096.42 is: 3,143.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,795.11 : 8,690.48 = 2,096.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,795.11/8,690.48 = 2,096.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,795.11x = 8,690.48 × 2,096.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,795.11x = 18,218,885.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,218,885.60/5,795.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,143.84

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