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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,423.45, 7,484.32 and 3,065.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,423.45, 7,484.32 and 3,065.59 is: 4,230.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,423.45 : 7,484.32 = 3,065.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,423.45/7,484.32 = 3,065.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,423.45x = 7,484.32 × 3,065.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,423.45x = 22,943,856.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,943,856.55/5,423.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,230.49

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