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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,369.68, 8,054.52 and 1,474.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,369.68, 8,054.52 and 1,474.66 is: 2,211.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,369.68 : 8,054.52 = 1,474.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,369.68/8,054.52 = 1,474.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,369.68x = 8,054.52 × 1,474.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,369.68x = 11,877,678.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,877,678.46/5,369.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,211.99

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