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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,223.88, 7,823.67 and 3,034.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,223.88, 7,823.67 and 3,034.45 is: 4,544.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,223.88 : 7,823.67 = 3,034.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,223.88/7,823.67 = 3,034.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,223.88x = 7,823.67 × 3,034.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,223.88x = 23,740,535.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,740,535.43/5,223.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,544.62

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