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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,797.76, 8,701.25 and 2,101.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,797.76, 8,701.25 and 2,101.05 is: 3,153.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,797.76 : 8,701.25 = 2,101.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,797.76/8,701.25 = 2,101.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,797.76x = 8,701.25 × 2,101.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,797.76x = 18,281,717.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,281,717.81/5,797.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,153.24

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