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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,407.23, 7,461.96 and 2,923.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,407.23, 7,461.96 and 2,923.23 is: 4,034.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,407.23 : 7,461.96 = 2,923.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,407.23/7,461.96 = 2,923.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,407.23x = 7,461.96 × 2,923.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,407.23x = 21,813,025.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,813,025.33/5,407.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,034.05

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