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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,795.61, 8,691.23 and 2,096.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,795.61, 8,691.23 and 2,096.92 is: 3,144.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,795.61 : 8,691.23 = 2,096.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,795.61/8,691.23 = 2,096.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,795.61x = 8,691.23 × 2,096.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,795.61x = 18,224,803.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,224,803.53/5,795.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,144.59

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