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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,365.83, 8,049.05 and 1,470.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,365.83, 8,049.05 and 1,470.54 is: 2,205.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,365.83 : 8,049.05 = 1,470.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,365.83/8,049.05 = 1,470.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,365.83x = 8,049.05 × 1,470.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,365.83x = 11,836,449.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,836,449.99/5,365.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,205.89

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