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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,069.47, 7,604.69 and 1,371.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,069.47, 7,604.69 and 1,371.74 is: 2,057.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,069.47 : 7,604.69 = 1,371.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,069.47/7,604.69 = 1,371.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,069.47x = 7,604.69 × 1,371.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,069.47x = 10,431,612.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,431,612.58/5,069.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,057.73

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