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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,795.79, 8,695.97 and 2,511.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,795.79, 8,695.97 and 2,511.19 is: 3,767.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,795.79 : 8,695.97 = 2,511.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,795.79/8,695.97 = 2,511.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,795.79x = 8,695.97 × 2,511.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,795.79x = 21,837,232.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,837,232.90/5,795.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,767.78

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