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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,858.44, 8,791.12 and 2,163.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,858.44, 8,791.12 and 2,163.26 is: 3,246.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,858.44 : 8,791.12 = 2,163.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,858.44/8,791.12 = 2,163.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,858.44x = 8,791.12 × 2,163.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,858.44x = 19,017,441.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,017,441.31/5,858.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,246.16

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