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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,450.82, 7,522.03 and 3,060.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,450.82, 7,522.03 and 3,060.81 is: 4,223.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,450.82 : 7,522.03 = 3,060.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,450.82/7,522.03 = 3,060.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,450.82x = 7,522.03 × 3,060.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,450.82x = 23,023,472.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,023,472.61/5,450.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,223.86

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