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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,797.16, 8,691.42 and 2,718.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,797.16, 8,691.42 and 2,718.44 is: 4,075.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,797.16 : 8,691.42 = 2,718.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,797.16/8,691.42 = 2,718.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,797.16x = 8,691.42 × 2,718.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,797.16x = 23,627,103.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,627,103.78/5,797.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,075.63

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