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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,369.69, 8,053.63 and 1,473.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,369.69, 8,053.63 and 1,473.19 is: 2,209.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,369.69 : 8,053.63 = 1,473.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,369.69/8,053.63 = 1,473.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,369.69x = 8,053.63 × 1,473.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,369.69x = 11,864,503.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,864,503.36/5,369.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,209.53

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