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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,803.49, 8,699.85 and 2,104.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,803.49, 8,699.85 and 2,104.73 is: 3,155.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,803.49 : 8,699.85 = 2,104.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,803.49/8,699.85 = 2,104.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,803.49x = 8,699.85 × 2,104.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,803.49x = 18,310,824.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,310,824.77/5,803.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,155.14

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