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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,423.36, 7,484.67 and 3,033.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,423.36, 7,484.67 and 3,033.86 is: 4,186.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,423.36 : 7,484.67 = 3,033.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,423.36/7,484.67 = 3,033.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,423.36x = 7,484.67 × 3,033.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,423.36x = 22,707,403.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,707,403.50/5,423.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,186.97

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