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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,795.90, 8,697.90 and 2,511.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,795.90, 8,697.90 and 2,511.35 is: 3,768.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,795.90 : 8,697.90 = 2,511.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,795.90/8,697.90 = 2,511.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,795.90x = 8,697.90 × 2,511.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,795.90x = 21,843,471.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,843,471.17/5,795.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,768.78

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