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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,372.48, 8,059.08 and 1,477.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,372.48, 8,059.08 and 1,477.28 is: 2,216.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,372.48 : 8,059.08 = 1,477.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,372.48/8,059.08 = 1,477.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,372.48x = 8,059.08 × 1,477.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,372.48x = 11,905,517.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,905,517.70/5,372.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,216.02

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