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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,795.49, 8,695.41 and 2,676.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,795.49, 8,695.41 and 2,676.99 is: 4,016.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,795.49 : 8,695.41 = 2,676.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,795.49/8,695.41 = 2,676.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,795.49x = 8,695.41 × 2,676.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,795.49x = 23,277,525.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,277,525.62/5,795.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,016.49

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