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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,811.06, 8,711.73 and 2,693.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,811.06, 8,711.73 and 2,693.30 is: 4,037.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,811.06 : 8,711.73 = 2,693.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,811.06/8,711.73 = 2,693.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,811.06x = 8,711.73 × 2,693.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,811.06x = 23,463,324.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,463,324.19/5,811.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,037.70

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