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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,863.32, 8,794.99 and 1,480.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,863.32, 8,794.99 and 1,480.78 is: 2,221.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,863.32 : 8,794.99 = 1,480.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,863.32/8,794.99 = 1,480.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,863.32x = 8,794.99 × 1,480.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,863.32x = 13,023,450.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,023,450.85/5,863.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,221.17

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