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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,451.64, 7,523.03 and 3,094.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,451.64, 7,523.03 and 3,094.22 is: 4,269.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,451.64 : 7,523.03 = 3,094.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,451.64/7,523.03 = 3,094.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,451.64x = 7,523.03 × 3,094.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,451.64x = 23,277,909.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,277,909.89/5,451.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,269.89

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