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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,368.23, 8,051.49 and 1,471.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,368.23, 8,051.49 and 1,471.74 is: 2,207.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,368.23 : 8,051.49 = 1,471.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,368.23/8,051.49 = 1,471.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,368.23x = 8,051.49 × 1,471.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,368.23x = 11,849,699.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,849,699.89/5,368.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,207.38

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