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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,799.76, 8,704.25 and 2,103.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,799.76, 8,704.25 and 2,103.04 is: 3,156.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,799.76 : 8,704.25 = 2,103.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,799.76/8,704.25 = 2,103.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,799.76x = 8,704.25 × 2,103.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,799.76x = 18,305,385.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,305,385.92/5,799.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,156.23

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