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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,849.99, 8,774.77 and 1,467.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,849.99, 8,774.77 and 1,467.48 is: 2,201.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,849.99 : 8,774.77 = 1,467.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,849.99/8,774.77 = 1,467.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,849.99x = 8,774.77 × 1,467.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,849.99x = 12,876,799.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,876,799.48/5,849.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,201.17

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