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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,863.68, 8,795.16 and 1,481.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,863.68, 8,795.16 and 1,481.04 is: 2,221.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,863.68 : 8,795.16 = 1,481.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,863.68/8,795.16 = 1,481.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,863.68x = 8,795.16 × 1,481.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,863.68x = 13,025,983.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,025,983.77/5,863.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,221.47

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