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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,868.45, 8,802.88 and 2,171.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,868.45, 8,802.88 and 2,171.61 is: 3,257.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,868.45 : 8,802.88 = 2,171.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,868.45/8,802.88 = 2,171.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,868.45x = 8,802.88 × 2,171.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,868.45x = 19,116,416.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,116,416.81/5,868.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,257.49

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