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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,451.94, 7,525.02 and 3,095.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,451.94, 7,525.02 and 3,095.50 is: 4,272.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,451.94 : 7,525.02 = 3,095.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,451.94/7,525.02 = 3,095.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,451.94x = 7,525.02 × 3,095.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,451.94x = 23,293,699.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,293,699.41/5,451.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,272.55

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