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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,853.18, 8,783.24 and 2,158.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,853.18, 8,783.24 and 2,158.01 is: 3,238.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,853.18 : 8,783.24 = 2,158.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,853.18/8,783.24 = 2,158.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,853.18x = 8,783.24 × 2,158.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,853.18x = 18,954,319.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,954,319.75/5,853.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,238.29

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