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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,859.58, 8,789.46 and 2,162.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,859.58, 8,789.46 and 2,162.68 is: 3,244.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,859.58 : 8,789.46 = 2,162.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,859.58/8,789.46 = 2,162.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,859.58x = 8,789.46 × 2,162.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,859.58x = 19,008,789.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,008,789.35/5,859.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,244.05

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