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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,795.48, 8,693.89 and 2,099.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,795.48, 8,693.89 and 2,099.45 is: 3,149.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,795.48 : 8,693.89 = 2,099.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,795.48/8,693.89 = 2,099.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,795.48x = 8,693.89 × 2,099.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,795.48x = 18,252,387.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,252,387.36/5,795.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,149.42

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