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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,796.27, 8,694.41 and 2,332.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,796.27, 8,694.41 and 2,332.71 is: 3,499.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,796.27 : 8,694.41 = 2,332.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,796.27/8,694.41 = 2,332.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,796.27x = 8,694.41 × 2,332.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,796.27x = 20,281,525.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,281,525.49/5,796.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,499.07

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