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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,370.93, 8,056.40 and 1,476.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,370.93, 8,056.40 and 1,476.45 is: 2,214.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,370.93 : 8,056.40 = 1,476.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,370.93/8,056.40 = 1,476.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,370.93x = 8,056.40 × 1,476.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,370.93x = 11,894,864.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,894,864.40/5,370.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,214.68

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