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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,354.63, 8,032.04 and 1,459.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,354.63, 8,032.04 and 1,459.13 is: 2,188.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,354.63 : 8,032.04 = 1,459.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,354.63/8,032.04 = 1,459.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,354.63x = 8,032.04 × 1,459.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,354.63x = 11,719,814.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,719,814.25/5,354.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,188.73

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