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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,801.26, 8,706.51 and 2,104.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,801.26, 8,706.51 and 2,104.55 is: 3,158.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,801.26 : 8,706.51 = 2,104.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,801.26/8,706.51 = 2,104.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,801.26x = 8,706.51 × 2,104.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,801.26x = 18,323,285.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,323,285.62/5,801.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,158.50

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