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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,864.40, 8,800.02 and 2,169.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,864.40, 8,800.02 and 2,169.24 is: 3,255.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,864.40 : 8,800.02 = 2,169.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,864.40/8,800.02 = 2,169.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,864.40x = 8,800.02 × 2,169.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,864.40x = 19,089,355.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,089,355.38/5,864.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,255.13

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