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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,864.64, 8,794.56 and 2,167.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,864.64, 8,794.56 and 2,167.12 is: 3,249.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,864.64 : 8,794.56 = 2,167.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,864.64/8,794.56 = 2,167.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,864.64x = 8,794.56 × 2,167.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,864.64x = 19,058,866.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,058,866.87/5,864.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,249.79

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