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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,392.43, 8,088.69 and 1,497.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,392.43, 8,088.69 and 1,497.14 is: 2,245.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,392.43 : 8,088.69 = 1,497.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,392.43/8,088.69 = 1,497.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,392.43x = 8,088.69 × 1,497.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,392.43x = 12,109,901.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,109,901.35/5,392.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,245.72

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