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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,865.44, 8,797.89 and 2,167.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,865.44, 8,797.89 and 2,167.40 is: 3,251.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,865.44 : 8,797.89 = 2,167.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,865.44/8,797.89 = 2,167.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,865.44x = 8,797.89 × 2,167.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,865.44x = 19,068,546.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,068,546.79/5,865.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,251.00

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