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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,799.90, 8,697.56 and 2,101.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,799.90, 8,697.56 and 2,101.04 is: 3,150.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,799.90 : 8,697.56 = 2,101.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,799.90/8,697.56 = 2,101.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,799.90x = 8,697.56 × 2,101.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,799.90x = 18,273,867.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,273,867.47/5,799.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,150.72

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