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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,860.94, 8,792.14 and 2,163.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,860.94, 8,792.14 and 2,163.19 is: 3,245.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,860.94 : 8,792.14 = 2,163.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,860.94/8,792.14 = 2,163.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,860.94x = 8,792.14 × 2,163.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,860.94x = 19,019,069.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,019,069.33/5,860.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,245.05

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