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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,868.64, 8,803.23 and 1,486.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,868.64, 8,803.23 and 1,486.14 is: 2,229.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,868.64 : 8,803.23 = 1,486.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,868.64/8,803.23 = 1,486.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,868.64x = 8,803.23 × 1,486.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,868.64x = 13,082,832.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,082,832.23/5,868.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,229.28

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