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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,802.15, 8,707.83 and 2,105.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,802.15, 8,707.83 and 2,105.42 is: 3,159.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,802.15 : 8,707.83 = 2,105.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,802.15/8,707.83 = 2,105.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,802.15x = 8,707.83 × 2,105.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,802.15x = 18,333,595.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,333,595.90/5,802.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,159.79

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