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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,451.46, 7,522.63 and 3,061.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,451.46, 7,522.63 and 3,061.15 is: 4,224.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,451.46 : 7,522.63 = 3,061.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,451.46/7,522.63 = 3,061.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,451.46x = 7,522.63 × 3,061.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,451.46x = 23,027,872.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,027,872.37/5,451.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,224.17

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