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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,866.59, 8,796.78 and 2,168.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,866.59, 8,796.78 and 2,168.13 is: 3,251.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,866.59 : 8,796.78 = 2,168.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,866.59/8,796.78 = 2,168.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,866.59x = 8,796.78 × 2,168.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,866.59x = 19,072,562.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,072,562.62/5,866.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,251.05

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