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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,796.62, 8,695.60 and 2,100.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,796.62, 8,695.60 and 2,100.59 is: 3,151.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,796.62 : 8,695.60 = 2,100.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,796.62/8,695.60 = 2,100.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,796.62x = 8,695.60 × 2,100.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,796.62x = 18,265,890.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,265,890.40/5,796.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,151.13

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