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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,451.69, 7,524.68 and 3,095.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,451.69, 7,524.68 and 3,095.22 is: 4,272.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,451.69 : 7,524.68 = 3,095.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,451.69/7,524.68 = 3,095.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,451.69x = 7,524.68 × 3,095.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,451.69x = 23,290,524.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,290,524.55/5,451.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,272.17

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