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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,798.67, 8,697.60 and 2,100.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,798.67, 8,697.60 and 2,100.21 is: 3,150.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,798.67 : 8,697.60 = 2,100.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,798.67/8,697.60 = 2,100.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,798.67x = 8,697.60 × 2,100.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,798.67x = 18,266,786.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,266,786.50/5,798.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,150.17

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