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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,423.43, 7,484.48 and 3,033.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,423.43, 7,484.48 and 3,033.32 is: 4,186.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,423.43 : 7,484.48 = 3,033.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,423.43/7,484.48 = 3,033.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,423.43x = 7,484.48 × 3,033.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,423.43x = 22,702,836.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,702,836.28/5,423.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,186.07

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