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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,452.95, 7,525.07 and 3,095.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,452.95, 7,525.07 and 3,095.11 is: 4,271.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,452.95 : 7,525.07 = 3,095.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,452.95/7,525.07 = 3,095.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,452.95x = 7,525.07 × 3,095.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,452.95x = 23,290,924.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,290,924.95/5,452.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,271.25

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