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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,795.90, 8,682.25 and 2,671.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,795.90, 8,682.25 and 2,671.63 is: 4,002.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,795.90 : 8,682.25 = 2,671.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,795.90/8,682.25 = 2,671.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,795.90x = 8,682.25 × 2,671.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,795.90x = 23,195,731.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,195,731.18/5,795.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,002.10

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