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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,014.73, 6,923.48 and 3,223.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,014.73, 6,923.48 and 3,223.01 is: 4,449.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,014.73 : 6,923.48 = 3,223.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,014.73/6,923.48 = 3,223.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,014.73x = 6,923.48 × 3,223.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,014.73x = 22,314,394.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,314,394.54/5,014.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,449.77

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