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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,869.58, 8,804.27 and 1,427.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,869.58, 8,804.27 and 1,427.27 is: 2,140.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,869.58 : 8,804.27 = 1,427.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,869.58/8,804.27 = 1,427.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,869.58x = 8,804.27 × 1,427.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,869.58x = 12,566,029.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,566,029.99/5,869.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,140.88

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