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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,795.42, 8,694.74 and 2,283.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,795.42, 8,694.74 and 2,283.26 is: 3,425.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,795.42 : 8,694.74 = 2,283.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,795.42/8,694.74 = 2,283.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,795.42x = 8,694.74 × 2,283.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,795.42x = 19,852,352.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,852,352.05/5,795.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,425.52

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