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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,868.20, 8,806.76 and 2,173.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,868.20, 8,806.76 and 2,173.92 is: 3,262.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,868.20 : 8,806.76 = 2,173.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,868.20/8,806.76 = 2,173.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,868.20x = 8,806.76 × 2,173.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,868.20x = 19,145,191.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,145,191.70/5,868.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,262.53

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