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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,369.65, 8,053.83 and 1,474.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,369.65, 8,053.83 and 1,474.36 is: 2,211.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,369.65 : 8,053.83 = 1,474.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,369.65/8,053.83 = 1,474.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,369.65x = 8,053.83 × 1,474.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,369.65x = 11,874,224.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,874,224.66/5,369.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,211.36

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