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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,451.57, 7,523.79 and 3,094.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,451.57, 7,523.79 and 3,094.14 is: 4,270.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,451.57 : 7,523.79 = 3,094.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,451.57/7,523.79 = 3,094.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,451.57x = 7,523.79 × 3,094.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,451.57x = 23,279,659.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,279,659.59/5,451.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,270.27

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