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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,451.63, 7,521.54 and 3,093.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,451.63, 7,521.54 and 3,093.32 is: 4,267.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,451.63 : 7,521.54 = 3,093.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,451.63/7,521.54 = 3,093.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,451.63x = 7,521.54 × 3,093.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,451.63x = 23,266,492.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,266,492.51/5,451.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,267.80

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