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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,369.67, 8,054.49 and 1,474.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,369.67, 8,054.49 and 1,474.08 is: 2,211.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,369.67 : 8,054.49 = 1,474.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,369.67/8,054.49 = 1,474.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,369.67x = 8,054.49 × 1,474.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,369.67x = 11,872,962.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,872,962.62/5,369.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,211.12

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