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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,795.44, 8,694.06 and 2,508.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,795.44, 8,694.06 and 2,508.52 is: 3,763.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,795.44 : 8,694.06 = 2,508.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,795.44/8,694.06 = 2,508.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,795.44x = 8,694.06 × 2,508.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,795.44x = 21,809,223.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,809,223.39/5,795.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,763.17

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