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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,804.97, 8,704.59 and 2,106.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,804.97, 8,704.59 and 2,106.63 is: 3,158.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,804.97 : 8,704.59 = 2,106.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,804.97/8,704.59 = 2,106.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,804.97x = 8,704.59 × 2,106.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,804.97x = 18,337,350.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,337,350.43/5,804.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,158.91

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