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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,868.51, 8,802.33 and 2,169.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,868.51, 8,802.33 and 2,169.01 is: 3,253.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,868.51 : 8,802.33 = 2,169.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,868.51/8,802.33 = 2,169.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,868.51x = 8,802.33 × 2,169.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,868.51x = 19,092,341.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,092,341.79/5,868.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,253.35

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