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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,795.29, 8,691.47 and 2,236.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,795.29, 8,691.47 and 2,236.69 is: 3,354.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,795.29 : 8,691.47 = 2,236.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,795.29/8,691.47 = 2,236.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,795.29x = 8,691.47 × 2,236.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,795.29x = 19,440,124.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,440,124.03/5,795.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,354.47

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