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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,867.22, 8,794.66 and 2,167.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,867.22, 8,794.66 and 2,167.08 is: 3,248.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,867.22 : 8,794.66 = 2,167.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,867.22/8,794.66 = 2,167.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,867.22x = 8,794.66 × 2,167.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,867.22x = 19,058,731.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,058,731.79/5,867.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,248.34

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