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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,801.22, 8,701.02 and 2,104.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,801.22, 8,701.02 and 2,104.38 is: 3,156.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,801.22 : 8,701.02 = 2,104.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,801.22/8,701.02 = 2,104.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,801.22x = 8,701.02 × 2,104.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,801.22x = 18,310,252.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,310,252.47/5,801.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,156.28

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