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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,450.81, 7,522.74 and 3,093.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,450.81, 7,522.74 and 3,093.37 is: 4,269.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,450.81 : 7,522.74 = 3,093.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,450.81/7,522.74 = 3,093.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,450.81x = 7,522.74 × 3,093.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,450.81x = 23,270,599.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,270,599.43/5,450.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,269.20

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