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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,363.68, 8,045.26 and 1,468.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,363.68, 8,045.26 and 1,468.08 is: 2,202.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,363.68 : 8,045.26 = 1,468.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,363.68/8,045.26 = 1,468.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,363.68x = 8,045.26 × 1,468.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,363.68x = 11,811,085.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,811,085.30/5,363.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,202.05

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