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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,423.74, 7,484.66 and 3,033.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,423.74, 7,484.66 and 3,033.74 is: 4,186.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,423.74 : 7,484.66 = 3,033.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,423.74/7,484.66 = 3,033.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,423.74x = 7,484.66 × 3,033.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,423.74x = 22,706,512.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,706,512.43/5,423.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,186.50

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