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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,795.53, 8,688.09 and 2,096.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,795.53, 8,688.09 and 2,096.89 is: 3,143.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,795.53 : 8,688.09 = 2,096.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,795.53/8,688.09 = 2,096.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,795.53x = 8,688.09 × 2,096.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,795.53x = 18,217,969.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,217,969.04/5,795.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,143.45

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