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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,865.06, 8,801.04 and 2,169.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,865.06, 8,801.04 and 2,169.87 is: 3,256.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,865.06 : 8,801.04 = 2,169.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,865.06/8,801.04 = 2,169.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,865.06x = 8,801.04 × 2,169.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,865.06x = 19,097,112.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,097,112.66/5,865.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,256.08

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