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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,422.98, 7,483.86 and 3,065.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,422.98, 7,483.86 and 3,065.14 is: 4,229.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,422.98 : 7,483.86 = 3,065.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,422.98/7,483.86 = 3,065.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,422.98x = 7,483.86 × 3,065.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,422.98x = 22,939,088.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,939,088.00/5,422.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,229.98

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