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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,864.81, 8,797.61 and 2,166.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,864.81, 8,797.61 and 2,166.95 is: 3,250.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,864.81 : 8,797.61 = 2,166.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,864.81/8,797.61 = 2,166.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,864.81x = 8,797.61 × 2,166.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,864.81x = 19,064,008.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,064,008.40/5,864.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,250.58

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