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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,862.44, 8,795.93 and 2,167.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,862.44, 8,795.93 and 2,167.22 is: 3,251.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,862.44 : 8,795.93 = 2,167.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,862.44/8,795.93 = 2,167.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,862.44x = 8,795.93 × 2,167.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,862.44x = 19,062,726.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,062,726.57/5,862.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,251.67

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