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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,370.47, 8,054.76 and 1,474.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,370.47, 8,054.76 and 1,474.37 is: 2,211.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,370.47 : 8,054.76 = 1,474.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,370.47/8,054.76 = 1,474.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,370.47x = 8,054.76 × 1,474.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,370.47x = 11,875,696.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,875,696.50/5,370.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,211.30

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