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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,423.70, 8,135.55 and 3,082.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,423.70, 8,135.55 and 3,082.80 is: 4,624.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,423.70 : 8,135.55 = 3,082.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,423.70/8,135.55 = 3,082.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,423.70x = 8,135.55 × 3,082.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,423.70x = 25,080,273.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,080,273.54/5,423.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,624.20

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