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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,871.95, 8,807.84 and 1,429.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,871.95, 8,807.84 and 1,429.64 is: 2,144.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,871.95 : 8,807.84 = 1,429.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,871.95/8,807.84 = 1,429.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,871.95x = 8,807.84 × 1,429.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,871.95x = 12,592,040.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,592,040.38/5,871.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,144.44

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