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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,868.69, 8,797.60 and 2,168.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,868.69, 8,797.60 and 2,168.11 is: 3,250.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,868.69 : 8,797.60 = 2,168.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,868.69/8,797.60 = 2,168.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,868.69x = 8,797.60 × 2,168.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,868.69x = 19,074,164.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,074,164.54/5,868.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,250.16

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