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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,865.75, 8,798.34 and 2,167.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,865.75, 8,798.34 and 2,167.74 is: 3,251.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,865.75 : 8,798.34 = 2,167.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,865.75/8,798.34 = 2,167.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,865.75x = 8,798.34 × 2,167.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,865.75x = 19,072,513.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,072,513.55/5,865.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,251.50

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