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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,795.84, 8,695.28 and 2,673.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,795.84, 8,695.28 and 2,673.28 is: 4,010.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,795.84 : 8,695.28 = 2,673.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,795.84/8,695.28 = 2,673.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,795.84x = 8,695.28 × 2,673.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,795.84x = 23,244,918.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,244,918.12/5,795.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,010.62

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