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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,483.44, 8,229.21 and 3,015.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,483.44, 8,229.21 and 3,015.73 is: 4,525.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,483.44 : 8,229.21 = 3,015.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,483.44/8,229.21 = 3,015.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,483.44x = 8,229.21 × 3,015.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,483.44x = 24,817,075.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,817,075.47/5,483.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,525.82

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