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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,795.72, 8,693.35 and 2,674.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,795.72, 8,693.35 and 2,674.69 is: 4,011.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,795.72 : 8,693.35 = 2,674.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,795.72/8,693.35 = 2,674.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,795.72x = 8,693.35 × 2,674.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,795.72x = 23,252,024.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,252,024.67/5,795.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,011.93

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