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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,583.23, 7,704.89 and 3,065.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,583.23, 7,704.89 and 3,065.45 is: 4,230.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,583.23 : 7,704.89 = 3,065.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,583.23/7,704.89 = 3,065.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,583.23x = 7,704.89 × 3,065.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,583.23x = 23,618,901.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,618,901.20/5,583.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,230.33

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