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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,453.35, 7,524.87 and 3,095.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,453.35, 7,524.87 and 3,095.03 is: 4,270.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,453.35 : 7,524.87 = 3,095.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,453.35/7,524.87 = 3,095.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,453.35x = 7,524.87 × 3,095.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,453.35x = 23,289,705.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,289,705.60/5,453.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,270.72

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