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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,423.39, 7,484.08 and 3,065.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,423.39, 7,484.08 and 3,065.48 is: 4,230.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,423.39 : 7,484.08 = 3,065.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,423.39/7,484.08 = 3,065.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,423.39x = 7,484.08 × 3,065.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,423.39x = 22,942,244.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,942,244.81/5,423.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,230.24

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