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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,452.54, 7,525.84 and 3,096.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,452.54, 7,525.84 and 3,096.08 is: 4,273.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,452.54 : 7,525.84 = 3,096.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,452.54/7,525.84 = 3,096.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,452.54x = 7,525.84 × 3,096.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,452.54x = 23,300,602.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,300,602.71/5,452.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,273.35

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