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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,423.97, 7,485.24 and 3,066.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,423.97, 7,485.24 and 3,066.06 is: 4,231.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,423.97 : 7,485.24 = 3,066.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,423.97/7,485.24 = 3,066.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,423.97x = 7,485.24 × 3,066.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,423.97x = 22,950,194.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,950,194.95/5,423.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,231.25

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