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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,868.99, 8,802.68 and 1,486.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,868.99, 8,802.68 and 1,486.20 is: 2,229.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,868.99 : 8,802.68 = 1,486.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,868.99/8,802.68 = 1,486.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,868.99x = 8,802.68 × 1,486.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,868.99x = 13,082,535.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,082,535.59/5,868.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,229.09

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