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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,423.06, 7,483.97 and 3,065.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,423.06, 7,483.97 and 3,065.15 is: 4,229.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,423.06 : 7,483.97 = 3,065.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,423.06/7,483.97 = 3,065.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,423.06x = 7,483.97 × 3,065.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,423.06x = 22,939,490.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,939,490.65/5,423.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,229.99

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