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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,795.52, 8,691.96 and 1,635.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,795.52, 8,691.96 and 1,635.96 is: 2,453.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,795.52 : 8,691.96 = 1,635.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,795.52/8,691.96 = 1,635.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,795.52x = 8,691.96 × 1,635.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,795.52x = 14,219,698.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,219,698.88/5,795.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,453.57

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