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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,795.96, 8,682.34 and 2,671.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,795.96, 8,682.34 and 2,671.69 is: 4,002.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,795.96 : 8,682.34 = 2,671.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,795.96/8,682.34 = 2,671.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,795.96x = 8,682.34 × 2,671.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,795.96x = 23,196,524.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,196,524.29/5,795.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,002.19

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