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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,801.13, 8,701.67 and 2,102.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,801.13, 8,701.67 and 2,102.50 is: 3,153.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,801.13 : 8,701.67 = 2,102.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,801.13/8,701.67 = 2,102.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,801.13x = 8,701.67 × 2,102.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,801.13x = 18,295,261.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,295,261.18/5,801.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,153.74

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