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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,799.03, 8,691.81 and 2,672.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,799.03, 8,691.81 and 2,672.48 is: 4,005.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,799.03 : 8,691.81 = 2,672.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,799.03/8,691.81 = 2,672.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,799.03x = 8,691.81 × 2,672.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,799.03x = 23,228,644.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,228,644.93/5,799.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,005.61

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