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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,484.91, 8,223.72 and 3,020.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,484.91, 8,223.72 and 3,020.89 is: 4,529.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,484.91 : 8,223.72 = 3,020.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,484.91/8,223.72 = 3,020.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,484.91x = 8,223.72 × 3,020.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,484.91x = 24,842,953.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,842,953.51/5,484.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,529.33

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