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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,451.98, 7,523.92 and 3,094.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,451.98, 7,523.92 and 3,094.22 is: 4,270.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,451.98 : 7,523.92 = 3,094.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,451.98/7,523.92 = 3,094.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,451.98x = 7,523.92 × 3,094.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,451.98x = 23,280,663.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,280,663.74/5,451.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,270.13

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