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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,370.48, 8,055.96 and 1,475.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,370.48, 8,055.96 and 1,475.04 is: 2,212.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,370.48 : 8,055.96 = 1,475.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,370.48/8,055.96 = 1,475.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,370.48x = 8,055.96 × 1,475.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,370.48x = 11,882,863.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,882,863.24/5,370.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,212.63

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