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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,366.66, 8,049.98 and 1,471.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,366.66, 8,049.98 and 1,471.37 is: 2,207.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,366.66 : 8,049.98 = 1,471.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,366.66/8,049.98 = 1,471.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,366.66x = 8,049.98 × 1,471.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,366.66x = 11,844,451.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,844,451.47/5,366.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,207.05

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