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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,343.58, 8,014.29 and 1,447.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,343.58, 8,014.29 and 1,447.06 is: 2,170.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,343.58 : 8,014.29 = 1,447.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,343.58/8,014.29 = 1,447.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,343.58x = 8,014.29 × 1,447.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,343.58x = 11,597,158.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,597,158.49/5,343.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,170.30

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