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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,369.23, 8,052.99 and 1,472.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,369.23, 8,052.99 and 1,472.74 is: 2,208.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,369.23 : 8,052.99 = 1,472.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,369.23/8,052.99 = 1,472.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,369.23x = 8,052.99 × 1,472.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,369.23x = 11,859,960.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,859,960.49/5,369.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,208.88

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