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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,813.31, 8,023.23 and 3,423.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,813.31, 8,023.23 and 3,423.72 is: 4,725.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,813.31 : 8,023.23 = 3,423.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,813.31/8,023.23 = 3,423.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,813.31x = 8,023.23 × 3,423.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,813.31x = 27,469,293.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,469,293.02/5,813.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,725.24

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