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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,366.93, 8,050.39 and 1,471.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,366.93, 8,050.39 and 1,471.23 is: 2,206.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,366.93 : 8,050.39 = 1,471.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,366.93/8,050.39 = 1,471.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,366.93x = 8,050.39 × 1,471.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,366.93x = 11,843,971.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,843,971.60/5,366.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,206.85

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