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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,360.15, 8,039.98 and 1,464.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,360.15, 8,039.98 and 1,464.57 is: 2,196.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,360.15 : 8,039.98 = 1,464.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,360.15/8,039.98 = 1,464.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,360.15x = 8,039.98 × 1,464.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,360.15x = 11,775,109.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,775,109.85/5,360.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,196.79

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