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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,812.21, 8,713.46 and 2,694.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,812.21, 8,713.46 and 2,694.44 is: 4,039.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,812.21 : 8,713.46 = 2,694.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,812.21/8,713.46 = 2,694.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,812.21x = 8,713.46 × 2,694.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,812.21x = 23,477,884.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,477,884.02/5,812.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,039.41

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