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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,863.31, 8,794.01 and 2,167.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,863.31, 8,794.01 and 2,167.28 is: 3,250.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,863.31 : 8,794.01 = 2,167.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,863.31/8,794.01 = 2,167.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,863.31x = 8,794.01 × 2,167.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,863.31x = 19,059,081.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,059,081.99/5,863.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,250.57

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