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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,797.76, 8,689.08 and 2,333.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,797.76, 8,689.08 and 2,333.12 is: 3,496.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,797.76 : 8,689.08 = 2,333.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,797.76/8,689.08 = 2,333.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,797.76x = 8,689.08 × 2,333.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,797.76x = 20,272,666.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,272,666.33/5,797.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,496.64

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