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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,423.34, 7,484.90 and 3,065.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,423.34, 7,484.90 and 3,065.97 is: 4,231.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,423.34 : 7,484.90 = 3,065.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,423.34/7,484.90 = 3,065.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,423.34x = 7,484.90 × 3,065.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,423.34x = 22,948,478.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,948,478.85/5,423.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,231.43

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