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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,382.39, 8,073.57 and 1,486.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,382.39, 8,073.57 and 1,486.77 is: 2,230.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,382.39 : 8,073.57 = 1,486.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,382.39/8,073.57 = 1,486.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,382.39x = 8,073.57 × 1,486.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,382.39x = 12,003,541.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,003,541.67/5,382.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,230.15

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