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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,865.99, 8,797.44 and 2,169.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,865.99, 8,797.44 and 2,169.27 is: 3,253.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,865.99 : 8,797.44 = 2,169.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,865.99/8,797.44 = 2,169.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,865.99x = 8,797.44 × 2,169.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,865.99x = 19,084,011.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,084,011.82/5,865.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,253.33

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