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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,856.94, 8,787.96 and 2,158.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,856.94, 8,787.96 and 2,158.30 is: 3,238.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,856.94 : 8,787.96 = 2,158.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,856.94/8,787.96 = 2,158.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,856.94x = 8,787.96 × 2,158.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,856.94x = 18,967,054.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,967,054.07/5,856.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,238.39

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