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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,870.14, 8,805.12 and 1,427.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,870.14, 8,805.12 and 1,427.84 is: 2,141.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,870.14 : 8,805.12 = 1,427.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,870.14/8,805.12 = 1,427.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,870.14x = 8,805.12 × 1,427.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,870.14x = 12,572,286.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,572,286.18/5,870.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,141.74

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