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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,370.42, 8,055.63 and 1,475.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,370.42, 8,055.63 and 1,475.13 is: 2,212.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,370.42 : 8,055.63 = 1,475.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,370.42/8,055.63 = 1,475.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,370.42x = 8,055.63 × 1,475.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,370.42x = 11,883,101.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,883,101.48/5,370.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,212.70

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