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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,370.76, 8,056.23 and 1,475.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,370.76, 8,056.23 and 1,475.14 is: 2,212.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,370.76 : 8,056.23 = 1,475.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,370.76/8,056.23 = 1,475.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,370.76x = 8,056.23 × 1,475.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,370.76x = 11,884,067.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,884,067.12/5,370.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,212.73

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