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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,412.23, 7,468.95 and 3,022.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,412.23, 7,468.95 and 3,022.44 is: 4,171.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,412.23 : 7,468.95 = 3,022.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,412.23/7,468.95 = 3,022.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,412.23x = 7,468.95 × 3,022.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,412.23x = 22,574,453.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,574,453.24/5,412.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,171.01

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