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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,423.45, 7,484.27 and 3,033.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,423.45, 7,484.27 and 3,033.47 is: 4,186.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,423.45 : 7,484.27 = 3,033.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,423.45/7,484.27 = 3,033.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,423.45x = 7,484.27 × 3,033.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,423.45x = 22,703,312.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,703,312.06/5,423.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,186.14

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