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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,423.23, 7,483.76 and 3,065.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,423.23, 7,483.76 and 3,065.23 is: 4,229.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,423.23 : 7,483.76 = 3,065.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,423.23/7,483.76 = 3,065.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,423.23x = 7,483.76 × 3,065.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,423.23x = 22,939,408.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,939,408.25/5,423.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,229.85

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