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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,382.32, 8,073.64 and 1,486.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,382.32, 8,073.64 and 1,486.74 is: 2,230.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,382.32 : 8,073.64 = 1,486.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,382.32/8,073.64 = 1,486.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,382.32x = 8,073.64 × 1,486.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,382.32x = 12,003,403.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,003,403.53/5,382.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,230.15

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