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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,452.65, 7,524.69 and 3,062.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,452.65, 7,524.69 and 3,062.64 is: 4,226.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,452.65 : 7,524.69 = 3,062.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,452.65/7,524.69 = 3,062.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,452.65x = 7,524.69 × 3,062.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,452.65x = 23,045,416.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,045,416.58/5,452.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,226.46

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