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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,864.56, 8,795.92 and 2,168.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,864.56, 8,795.92 and 2,168.56 is: 3,252.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,864.56 : 8,795.92 = 2,168.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,864.56/8,795.92 = 2,168.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,864.56x = 8,795.92 × 2,168.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,864.56x = 19,074,480.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,074,480.28/5,864.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,252.50

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