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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,865.86, 8,793.93 and 2,167.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,865.86, 8,793.93 and 2,167.40 is: 3,249.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,865.86 : 8,793.93 = 2,167.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,865.86/8,793.93 = 2,167.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,865.86x = 8,793.93 × 2,167.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,865.86x = 19,059,963.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,059,963.88/5,865.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,249.30

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