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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,869.85, 8,803.82 and 2,171.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,869.85, 8,803.82 and 2,171.23 is: 3,256.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,869.85 : 8,803.82 = 2,171.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,869.85/8,803.82 = 2,171.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,869.85x = 8,803.82 × 2,171.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,869.85x = 19,115,101.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,115,101.52/5,869.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,256.49

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