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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,453.03, 7,524.75 and 3,095.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,453.03, 7,524.75 and 3,095.17 is: 4,271.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,453.03 : 7,524.75 = 3,095.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,453.03/7,524.75 = 3,095.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,453.03x = 7,524.75 × 3,095.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,453.03x = 23,290,380.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,290,380.46/5,453.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,271.09

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