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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,863.34, 8,795.99 and 2,165.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,863.34, 8,795.99 and 2,165.58 is: 3,248.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,863.34 : 8,795.99 = 2,165.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,863.34/8,795.99 = 2,165.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,863.34x = 8,795.99 × 2,165.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,863.34x = 19,048,425.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,048,425.44/5,863.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,248.73

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