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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,423.49, 7,484.56 and 3,033.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,423.49, 7,484.56 and 3,033.41 is: 4,186.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,423.49 : 7,484.56 = 3,033.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,423.49/7,484.56 = 3,033.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,423.49x = 7,484.56 × 3,033.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,423.49x = 22,703,694.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,703,694.14/5,423.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,186.18

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