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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,355.63, 8,033.54 and 1,460.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,355.63, 8,033.54 and 1,460.13 is: 2,190.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,355.63 : 8,033.54 = 1,460.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,355.63/8,033.54 = 1,460.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,355.63x = 8,033.54 × 1,460.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,355.63x = 11,730,012.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,730,012.76/5,355.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,190.22

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