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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,803.69, 8,701.67 and 2,105.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,803.69, 8,701.67 and 2,105.44 is: 3,156.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,803.69 : 8,701.67 = 2,105.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,803.69/8,701.67 = 2,105.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,803.69x = 8,701.67 × 2,105.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,803.69x = 18,320,811.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,320,811.80/5,803.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,156.75

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