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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,423.44, 8,123.72 and 2,818.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,423.44, 8,123.72 and 2,818.48 is: 4,221.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,423.44 : 8,123.72 = 2,818.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,423.44/8,123.72 = 2,818.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,423.44x = 8,123.72 × 2,818.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,423.44x = 22,896,542.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,896,542.35/5,423.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,221.77

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