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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,368.46, 8,052.90 and 1,473.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,368.46, 8,052.90 and 1,473.17 is: 2,209.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,368.46 : 8,052.90 = 1,473.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,368.46/8,052.90 = 1,473.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,368.46x = 8,052.90 × 1,473.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,368.46x = 11,863,305.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,863,305.30/5,368.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,209.81

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