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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,797.39, 8,697.84 and 2,101.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,797.39, 8,697.84 and 2,101.36 is: 3,152.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,797.39 : 8,697.84 = 2,101.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,797.39/8,697.84 = 2,101.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,797.39x = 8,697.84 × 2,101.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,797.39x = 18,277,293.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,277,293.06/5,797.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,152.68

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