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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,423.22, 8,126.32 and 3,230.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,423.22, 8,126.32 and 3,230.75 is: 4,841.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,423.22 : 8,126.32 = 3,230.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,423.22/8,126.32 = 3,230.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,423.22x = 8,126.32 × 3,230.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,423.22x = 26,254,108.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,254,108.34/5,423.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,841.06

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