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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,413.68, 7,470.20 and 3,023.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,413.68, 7,470.20 and 3,023.08 is: 4,171.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,413.68 : 7,470.20 = 3,023.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,413.68/7,470.20 = 3,023.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,413.68x = 7,470.20 × 3,023.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,413.68x = 22,583,012.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,583,012.22/5,413.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,171.47

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