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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,869.40, 8,807.52 and 2,174.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,869.40, 8,807.52 and 2,174.18 is: 3,262.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,869.40 : 8,807.52 = 2,174.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,869.40/8,807.52 = 2,174.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,869.40x = 8,807.52 × 2,174.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,869.40x = 19,149,133.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,149,133.83/5,869.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,262.54

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