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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,860.33, 8,789.54 and 2,164.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,860.33, 8,789.54 and 2,164.30 is: 3,246.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,860.33 : 8,789.54 = 2,164.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,860.33/8,789.54 = 2,164.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,860.33x = 8,789.54 × 2,164.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,860.33x = 19,023,157.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,023,157.47/5,860.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,246.09

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