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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,858.79, 8,791.62 and 2,163.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,858.79, 8,791.62 and 2,163.60 is: 3,246.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,858.79 : 8,791.62 = 2,163.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,858.79/8,791.62 = 2,163.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,858.79x = 8,791.62 × 2,163.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,858.79x = 19,021,549.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,021,549.03/5,858.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,246.67

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