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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,868.82, 8,802.70 and 2,171.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,868.82, 8,802.70 and 2,171.08 is: 3,256.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,868.82 : 8,802.70 = 2,171.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,868.82/8,802.70 = 2,171.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,868.82x = 8,802.70 × 2,171.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,868.82x = 19,111,365.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,111,365.92/5,868.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,256.42

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