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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,799.34, 8,691.88 and 2,675.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,799.34, 8,691.88 and 2,675.01 is: 4,009.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,799.34 : 8,691.88 = 2,675.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,799.34/8,691.88 = 2,675.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,799.34x = 8,691.88 × 2,675.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,799.34x = 23,250,865.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,250,865.92/5,799.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,009.23

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