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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,867.66, 8,795.30 and 2,167.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,867.66, 8,795.30 and 2,167.52 is: 3,248.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,867.66 : 8,795.30 = 2,167.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,867.66/8,795.30 = 2,167.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,867.66x = 8,795.30 × 2,167.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,867.66x = 19,063,988.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,063,988.66/5,867.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,248.99

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