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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,413.21, 7,470.16 and 3,023.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,413.21, 7,470.16 and 3,023.23 is: 4,172.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,413.21 : 7,470.16 = 3,023.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,413.21/7,470.16 = 3,023.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,413.21x = 7,470.16 × 3,023.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,413.21x = 22,583,974.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,583,974.47/5,413.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,172.01

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