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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,868.79, 8,803.22 and 1,486.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,868.79, 8,803.22 and 1,486.25 is: 2,229.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,868.79 : 8,803.22 = 1,486.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,868.79/8,803.22 = 1,486.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,868.79x = 8,803.22 × 1,486.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,868.79x = 13,083,767.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,083,767.29/5,868.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,229.38

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