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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,851.44, 8,778.70 and 2,103.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,851.44, 8,778.70 and 2,103.60 is: 3,155.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,851.44 : 8,778.70 = 2,103.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,851.44/8,778.70 = 2,103.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,851.44x = 8,778.70 × 2,103.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,851.44x = 18,466,847.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,466,847.66/5,851.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,155.95

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