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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,373.03, 8,058.62 and 1,424.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,373.03, 8,058.62 and 1,424.32 is: 2,136.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,373.03 : 8,058.62 = 1,424.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,373.03/8,058.62 = 1,424.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,373.03x = 8,058.62 × 1,424.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,373.03x = 11,478,037.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,478,037.05/5,373.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,136.23

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