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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,073.40, 7,006.79 and 3,484.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,073.40, 7,006.79 and 3,484.23 is: 4,812.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,073.40 : 7,006.79 = 3,484.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,073.40/7,006.79 = 3,484.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,073.40x = 7,006.79 × 3,484.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,073.40x = 24,413,250.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,413,250.50/5,073.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,812.01

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