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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,855.80, 8,783.70 and 1,473.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,855.80, 8,783.70 and 1,473.40 is: 2,210.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,855.80 : 8,783.70 = 1,473.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,855.80/8,783.70 = 1,473.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,855.80x = 8,783.70 × 1,473.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,855.80x = 12,941,903.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,941,903.58/5,855.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,210.10

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