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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,423.26, 7,483.91 and 3,065.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,423.26, 7,483.91 and 3,065.35 is: 4,230.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,423.26 : 7,483.91 = 3,065.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,423.26/7,483.91 = 3,065.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,423.26x = 7,483.91 × 3,065.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,423.26x = 22,940,769.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,940,769.48/5,423.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,230.07

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