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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,423.01, 7,483.68 and 3,065.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,423.01, 7,483.68 and 3,065.01 is: 4,229.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,423.01 : 7,483.68 = 3,065.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,423.01/7,483.68 = 3,065.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,423.01x = 7,483.68 × 3,065.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,423.01x = 22,937,554.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,937,554.04/5,423.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,229.67

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