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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,795.37, 8,693.10 and 3,023.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,795.37, 8,693.10 and 3,023.37 is: 4,535.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,795.37 : 8,693.10 = 3,023.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,795.37/8,693.10 = 3,023.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,795.37x = 8,693.10 × 3,023.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,795.37x = 26,282,457.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,282,457.75/5,795.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,535.08

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