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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,601.58, 8,397.13 and 1,901.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,601.58, 8,397.13 and 1,901.21 is: 2,850.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,601.58 : 8,397.13 = 1,901.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,601.58/8,397.13 = 1,901.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,601.58x = 8,397.13 × 1,901.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,601.58x = 15,964,707.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,964,707.53/5,601.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,850.04

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