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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,798.97, 8,695.59 and 2,100.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,798.97, 8,695.59 and 2,100.63 is: 3,149.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,798.97 : 8,695.59 = 2,100.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,798.97/8,695.59 = 2,100.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,798.97x = 8,695.59 × 2,100.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,798.97x = 18,266,217.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,266,217.22/5,798.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,149.91

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