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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,868.29, 8,801.49 and 2,172.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,868.29, 8,801.49 and 2,172.26 is: 3,258.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,868.29 : 8,801.49 = 2,172.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,868.29/8,801.49 = 2,172.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,868.29x = 8,801.49 × 2,172.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,868.29x = 19,119,154.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,119,154.82/5,868.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,258.04

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