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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,452.34, 7,523.97 and 3,094.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,452.34, 7,523.97 and 3,094.16 is: 4,269.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,452.34 : 7,523.97 = 3,094.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,452.34/7,523.97 = 3,094.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,452.34x = 7,523.97 × 3,094.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,452.34x = 23,280,367.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,280,367.02/5,452.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,269.79

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