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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,860.96, 8,791.13 and 2,162.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,860.96, 8,791.13 and 2,162.88 is: 3,244.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,860.96 : 8,791.13 = 2,162.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,860.96/8,791.13 = 2,162.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,860.96x = 8,791.13 × 2,162.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,860.96x = 19,014,164.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,014,164.66/5,860.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,244.21

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