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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,863.76, 8,794.90 and 1,480.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,863.76, 8,794.90 and 1,480.96 is: 2,221.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,863.76 : 8,794.90 = 1,480.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,863.76/8,794.90 = 1,480.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,863.76x = 8,794.90 × 1,480.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,863.76x = 13,024,895.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,024,895.10/5,863.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,221.25

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