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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,367.67, 8,051.33 and 1,472.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,367.67, 8,051.33 and 1,472.04 is: 2,208.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,367.67 : 8,051.33 = 1,472.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,367.67/8,051.33 = 1,472.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,367.67x = 8,051.33 × 1,472.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,367.67x = 11,851,883.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,851,883.49/5,367.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,208.01

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