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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,800.61, 8,695.55 and 2,101.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,800.61, 8,695.55 and 2,101.95 is: 3,150.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,800.61 : 8,695.55 = 2,101.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,800.61/8,695.55 = 2,101.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,800.61x = 8,695.55 × 2,101.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,800.61x = 18,277,616.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,277,616.58/5,800.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,150.98

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