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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,855.37, 8,786.52 and 2,160.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,855.37, 8,786.52 and 2,160.20 is: 3,241.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,855.37 : 8,786.52 = 2,160.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,855.37/8,786.52 = 2,160.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,855.37x = 8,786.52 × 2,160.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,855.37x = 18,980,596.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,980,596.57/5,855.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,241.57

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