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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,813.29, 8,719.93 and 2,691.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,813.29, 8,719.93 and 2,691.59 is: 4,037.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,813.29 : 8,719.93 = 2,691.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,813.29/8,719.93 = 2,691.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,813.29x = 8,719.93 × 2,691.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,813.29x = 23,470,432.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,470,432.79/5,813.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,037.38

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