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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,373.29, 8,059.91 and 3,032.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,373.29, 8,059.91 and 3,032.23 is: 4,548.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,373.29 : 8,059.91 = 3,032.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,373.29/8,059.91 = 3,032.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,373.29x = 8,059.91 × 3,032.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,373.29x = 24,439,488.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,439,488.33/5,373.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,548.33

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