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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,423.22, 8,135.94 and 3,084.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,423.22, 8,135.94 and 3,084.30 is: 4,627.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,423.22 : 8,135.94 = 3,084.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,423.22/8,135.94 = 3,084.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,423.22x = 8,135.94 × 3,084.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,423.22x = 25,093,679.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,093,679.74/5,423.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,627.08

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