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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,856.82, 8,783.85 and 2,157.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,856.82, 8,783.85 and 2,157.04 is: 3,235.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,856.82 : 8,783.85 = 2,157.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,856.82/8,783.85 = 2,157.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,856.82x = 8,783.85 × 2,157.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,856.82x = 18,947,115.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,947,115.80/5,856.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,235.05

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