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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,868.40, 8,796.44 and 2,168.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,868.40, 8,796.44 and 2,168.27 is: 3,250.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,868.40 : 8,796.44 = 2,168.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,868.40/8,796.44 = 2,168.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,868.40x = 8,796.44 × 2,168.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,868.40x = 19,073,012.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,073,012.98/5,868.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,250.12

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