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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,450.61, 7,521.62 and 3,092.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,450.61, 7,521.62 and 3,092.88 is: 4,268.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,450.61 : 7,521.62 = 3,092.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,450.61/7,521.62 = 3,092.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,450.61x = 7,521.62 × 3,092.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,450.61x = 23,263,452.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,263,452.60/5,450.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,268.05

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