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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,451.97, 7,523.15 and 3,062.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,451.97, 7,523.15 and 3,062.21 is: 4,225.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,451.97 : 7,523.15 = 3,062.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,451.97/7,523.15 = 3,062.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,451.97x = 7,523.15 × 3,062.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,451.97x = 23,037,427.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,037,427.55/5,451.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,225.53

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