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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,423.88, 7,484.76 and 3,033.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,423.88, 7,484.76 and 3,033.84 is: 4,186.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,423.88 : 7,484.76 = 3,033.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,423.88/7,484.76 = 3,033.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,423.88x = 7,484.76 × 3,033.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,423.88x = 22,707,564.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,707,564.28/5,423.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,186.59

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