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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,863.58, 8,794.42 and 2,167.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,863.58, 8,794.42 and 2,167.54 is: 3,250.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,863.58 : 8,794.42 = 2,167.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,863.58/8,794.42 = 2,167.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,863.58x = 8,794.42 × 2,167.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,863.58x = 19,062,257.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,062,257.13/5,863.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,250.96

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