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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,364.70, 8,047.05 and 1,469.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,364.70, 8,047.05 and 1,469.08 is: 2,203.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,364.70 : 8,047.05 = 1,469.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,364.70/8,047.05 = 1,469.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,364.70x = 8,047.05 × 1,469.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,364.70x = 11,821,760.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,821,760.21/5,364.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,203.62

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