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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,868.27, 8,802.43 and 1,485.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,868.27, 8,802.43 and 1,485.73 is: 2,228.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,868.27 : 8,802.43 = 1,485.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,868.27/8,802.43 = 1,485.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,868.27x = 8,802.43 × 1,485.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,868.27x = 13,077,982.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,077,982.88/5,868.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,228.59

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