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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,863.67, 8,795.53 and 1,481.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,863.67, 8,795.53 and 1,481.13 is: 2,221.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,863.67 : 8,795.53 = 1,481.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,863.67/8,795.53 = 1,481.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,863.67x = 8,795.53 × 1,481.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,863.67x = 13,027,292.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,027,292.22/5,863.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,221.70

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