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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,323.03, 8,024.39 and 4,966.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,323.03, 8,024.39 and 4,966.23 is: 7,486.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,323.03 : 8,024.39 = 4,966.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,323.03/8,024.39 = 4,966.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,323.03x = 8,024.39 × 4,966.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,323.03x = 39,850,966.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,850,966.35/5,323.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,486.52

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