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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,369.76, 8,054.73 and 1,474.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,369.76, 8,054.73 and 1,474.14 is: 2,211.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,369.76 : 8,054.73 = 1,474.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,369.76/8,054.73 = 1,474.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,369.76x = 8,054.73 × 1,474.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,369.76x = 11,873,799.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,873,799.68/5,369.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,211.23

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