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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,370.69, 8,055.13 and 1,474.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,370.69, 8,055.13 and 1,474.19 is: 2,211.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,370.69 : 8,055.13 = 1,474.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,370.69/8,055.13 = 1,474.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,370.69x = 8,055.13 × 1,474.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,370.69x = 11,874,792.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,874,792.09/5,370.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,211.04

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