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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,451.41, 7,522.80 and 3,093.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,451.41, 7,522.80 and 3,093.50 is: 4,268.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,451.41 : 7,522.80 = 3,093.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,451.41/7,522.80 = 3,093.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,451.41x = 7,522.80 × 3,093.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,451.41x = 23,271,781.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,271,781.80/5,451.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,268.95

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