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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,868.59, 8,799.78 and 2,170.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,868.59, 8,799.78 and 2,170.13 is: 3,254.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,868.59 : 8,799.78 = 2,170.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,868.59/8,799.78 = 2,170.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,868.59x = 8,799.78 × 2,170.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,868.59x = 19,096,666.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,096,666.57/5,868.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,254.05

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