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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,855.82, 8,783.61 and 1,473.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,855.82, 8,783.61 and 1,473.30 is: 2,209.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,855.82 : 8,783.61 = 1,473.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,855.82/8,783.61 = 1,473.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,855.82x = 8,783.61 × 1,473.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,855.82x = 12,940,892.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,940,892.61/5,855.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,209.92

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