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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,422.68, 7,483.22 and 3,065.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,422.68, 7,483.22 and 3,065.32 is: 4,230.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,422.68 : 7,483.22 = 3,065.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,422.68/7,483.22 = 3,065.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,422.68x = 7,483.22 × 3,065.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,422.68x = 22,938,463.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,938,463.93/5,422.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,230.10

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