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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,369.94, 8,054.69 and 1,474.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,369.94, 8,054.69 and 1,474.34 is: 2,211.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,369.94 : 8,054.69 = 1,474.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,369.94/8,054.69 = 1,474.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,369.94x = 8,054.69 × 1,474.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,369.94x = 11,875,304.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,875,304.01/5,369.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,211.44

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