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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,453.40, 7,525.44 and 3,095.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,453.40, 7,525.44 and 3,095.98 is: 4,272.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,453.40 : 7,525.44 = 3,095.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,453.40/7,525.44 = 3,095.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,453.40x = 7,525.44 × 3,095.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,453.40x = 23,298,611.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,298,611.73/5,453.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,272.31

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