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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,858.87, 8,786.88 and 2,162.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,858.87, 8,786.88 and 2,162.84 is: 3,243.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,858.87 : 8,786.88 = 2,162.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,858.87/8,786.88 = 2,162.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,858.87x = 8,786.88 × 2,162.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,858.87x = 19,004,571.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,004,571.60/5,858.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,243.73

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