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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,856.03, 8,783.73 and 1,473.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,856.03, 8,783.73 and 1,473.48 is: 2,210.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,856.03 : 8,783.73 = 1,473.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,856.03/8,783.73 = 1,473.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,856.03x = 8,783.73 × 1,473.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,856.03x = 12,942,650.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,942,650.48/5,856.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,210.14

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