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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,365.02, 8,047.98 and 1,469.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,365.02, 8,047.98 and 1,469.46 is: 2,204.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,365.02 : 8,047.98 = 1,469.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,365.02/8,047.98 = 1,469.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,365.02x = 8,047.98 × 1,469.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,365.02x = 11,826,184.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,826,184.69/5,365.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,204.31

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