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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,797.75, 8,689.93 and 2,671.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,797.75, 8,689.93 and 2,671.22 is: 4,003.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,797.75 : 8,689.93 = 2,671.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,797.75/8,689.93 = 2,671.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,797.75x = 8,689.93 × 2,671.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,797.75x = 23,212,714.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,212,714.81/5,797.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,003.75

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