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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,451.28, 7,522.48 and 3,094.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,451.28, 7,522.48 and 3,094.18 is: 4,269.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,451.28 : 7,522.48 = 3,094.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,451.28/7,522.48 = 3,094.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,451.28x = 7,522.48 × 3,094.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,451.28x = 23,275,907.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,275,907.17/5,451.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,269.81

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