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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,452.81, 7,524.25 and 3,062.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,452.81, 7,524.25 and 3,062.29 is: 4,225.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,452.81 : 7,524.25 = 3,062.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,452.81/7,524.25 = 3,062.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,452.81x = 7,524.25 × 3,062.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,452.81x = 23,041,435.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,041,435.53/5,452.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,225.61

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