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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,453.26, 7,525.48 and 3,095.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,453.26, 7,525.48 and 3,095.74 is: 4,272.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,453.26 : 7,525.48 = 3,095.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,453.26/7,525.48 = 3,095.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,453.26x = 7,525.48 × 3,095.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,453.26x = 23,296,929.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,296,929.46/5,453.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,272.11

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