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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,623.69, 8,428.24 and 3,023.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,623.69, 8,428.24 and 3,023.59 is: 4,531.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,623.69 : 8,428.24 = 3,023.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,623.69/8,428.24 = 3,023.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,623.69x = 8,428.24 × 3,023.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,623.69x = 25,483,542.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,483,542.18/5,623.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,531.46

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