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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,873.40, 8,811.97 and 2,176.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,873.40, 8,811.97 and 2,176.15 is: 3,264.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,873.40 : 8,811.97 = 2,176.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,873.40/8,811.97 = 2,176.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,873.40x = 8,811.97 × 2,176.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,873.40x = 19,176,168.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,176,168.52/5,873.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,264.92

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