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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,869.63, 8,807.84 and 2,174.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,869.63, 8,807.84 and 2,174.45 is: 3,262.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,869.63 : 8,807.84 = 2,174.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,869.63/8,807.84 = 2,174.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,869.63x = 8,807.84 × 2,174.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,869.63x = 19,152,207.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,152,207.69/5,869.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,262.93

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