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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,863.65, 8,789.31 and 2,163.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,863.65, 8,789.31 and 2,163.52 is: 3,243.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,863.65 : 8,789.31 = 2,163.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,863.65/8,789.31 = 2,163.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,863.65x = 8,789.31 × 2,163.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,863.65x = 19,015,847.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,015,847.97/5,863.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,243.01

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