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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,795.79, 8,693.56 and 1,413.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,795.79, 8,693.56 and 1,413.27 is: 2,119.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,795.79 : 8,693.56 = 1,413.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,795.79/8,693.56 = 1,413.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,795.79x = 8,693.56 × 1,413.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,795.79x = 12,286,347.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,286,347.54/5,795.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,119.87

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