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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,860.01, 8,791.20 and 2,162.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,860.01, 8,791.20 and 2,162.26 is: 3,243.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,860.01 : 8,791.20 = 2,162.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,860.01/8,791.20 = 2,162.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,860.01x = 8,791.20 × 2,162.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,860.01x = 19,008,849.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,008,849.30/5,860.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,243.83

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