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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,863.98, 8,795.06 and 2,165.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,863.98, 8,795.06 and 2,165.37 is: 3,247.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,863.98 : 8,795.06 = 2,165.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,863.98/8,795.06 = 2,165.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,863.98x = 8,795.06 × 2,165.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,863.98x = 19,044,539.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,044,539.87/5,863.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,247.72

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