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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,623.13, 8,423.84 and 3,150.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,623.13, 8,423.84 and 3,150.45 is: 4,719.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,623.13 : 8,423.84 = 3,150.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,623.13/8,423.84 = 3,150.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,623.13x = 8,423.84 × 3,150.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,623.13x = 26,538,886.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,538,886.73/5,623.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,719.59

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