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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,370.28, 8,055.06 and 1,474.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,370.28, 8,055.06 and 1,474.36 is: 2,211.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,370.28 : 8,055.06 = 1,474.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,370.28/8,055.06 = 1,474.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,370.28x = 8,055.06 × 1,474.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,370.28x = 11,876,058.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,876,058.26/5,370.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,211.44

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