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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,022.23, 7,535.05 and 2,423.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,022.23, 7,535.05 and 2,423.39 is: 3,635.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,022.23 : 7,535.05 = 2,423.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,022.23/7,535.05 = 2,423.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,022.23x = 7,535.05 × 2,423.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,022.23x = 18,260,321.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,260,321.09/5,022.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,635.90

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