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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,867.59, 8,798.28 and 2,169.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,867.59, 8,798.28 and 2,169.13 is: 3,252.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,867.59 : 8,798.28 = 2,169.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,867.59/8,798.28 = 2,169.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,867.59x = 8,798.28 × 2,169.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,867.59x = 19,084,613.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,084,613.10/5,867.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,252.55

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