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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,363.55, 8,044.41 and 1,467.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,363.55, 8,044.41 and 1,467.05 is: 2,200.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,363.55 : 8,044.41 = 1,467.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,363.55/8,044.41 = 1,467.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,363.55x = 8,044.41 × 1,467.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,363.55x = 11,801,516.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,801,516.97/5,363.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,200.32

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