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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,803.70, 8,702.82 and 2,103.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,803.70, 8,702.82 and 2,103.35 is: 3,154.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,803.70 : 8,702.82 = 2,103.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,803.70/8,702.82 = 2,103.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,803.70x = 8,702.82 × 2,103.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,803.70x = 18,305,032.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,305,032.93/5,803.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,154.03

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