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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,795.67, 8,692.13 and 2,673.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,795.67, 8,692.13 and 2,673.72 is: 4,009.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,795.67 : 8,692.13 = 2,673.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,795.67/8,692.13 = 2,673.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,795.67x = 8,692.13 × 2,673.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,795.67x = 23,240,308.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,240,308.46/5,795.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,009.94

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