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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,803.55, 8,699.97 and 2,104.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,803.55, 8,699.97 and 2,104.89 is: 3,155.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,803.55 : 8,699.97 = 2,104.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,803.55/8,699.97 = 2,104.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,803.55x = 8,699.97 × 2,104.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,803.55x = 18,312,455.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,312,455.12/5,803.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,155.39

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