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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,368.94, 8,053.56 and 1,473.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,368.94, 8,053.56 and 1,473.34 is: 2,210.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,368.94 : 8,053.56 = 1,473.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,368.94/8,053.56 = 1,473.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,368.94x = 8,053.56 × 1,473.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,368.94x = 11,865,632.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,865,632.09/5,368.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,210.05

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