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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,423.13, 8,143.54 and 3,356.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,423.13, 8,143.54 and 3,356.30 is: 5,039.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,423.13 : 8,143.54 = 3,356.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,423.13/8,143.54 = 3,356.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,423.13x = 8,143.54 × 3,356.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,423.13x = 27,332,175.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,332,175.27/5,423.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,039.93

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