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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,855.95, 8,783.94 and 2,156.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,855.95, 8,783.94 and 2,156.58 is: 3,234.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,855.95 : 8,783.94 = 2,156.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,855.95/8,783.94 = 2,156.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,855.95x = 8,783.94 × 2,156.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,855.95x = 18,943,277.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,943,277.41/5,855.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,234.88

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