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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,863.22, 8,793.44 and 1,913.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,863.22, 8,793.44 and 1,913.46 is: 2,869.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,863.22 : 8,793.44 = 1,913.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,863.22/8,793.44 = 1,913.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,863.22x = 8,793.44 × 1,913.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,863.22x = 16,825,871.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,825,871.10/5,863.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,869.73

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