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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,369.74, 8,053.38 and 1,474.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,369.74, 8,053.38 and 1,474.46 is: 2,211.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,369.74 : 8,053.38 = 1,474.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,369.74/8,053.38 = 1,474.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,369.74x = 8,053.38 × 1,474.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,369.74x = 11,874,386.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,874,386.67/5,369.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,211.35

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