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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,610.83, 8,417.17 and 2,102.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,610.83, 8,417.17 and 2,102.05 is: 3,153.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,610.83 : 8,417.17 = 2,102.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,610.83/8,417.17 = 2,102.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,610.83x = 8,417.17 × 2,102.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,610.83x = 17,693,270.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,693,270.11/5,610.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,153.41

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