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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,423.05, 8,132.94 and 2,303.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,423.05, 8,132.94 and 2,303.03 is: 3,453.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,423.05 : 8,132.94 = 2,303.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,423.05/8,132.94 = 2,303.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,423.05x = 8,132.94 × 2,303.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,423.05x = 18,730,425.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,730,425.14/5,423.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,453.85

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