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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,423.35, 7,483.44 and 3,033.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,423.35, 7,483.44 and 3,033.31 is: 4,185.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,423.35 : 7,483.44 = 3,033.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,423.35/7,483.44 = 3,033.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,423.35x = 7,483.44 × 3,033.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,423.35x = 22,699,593.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,699,593.39/5,423.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,185.53

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