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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,453.48, 7,525.98 and 3,095.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,453.48, 7,525.98 and 3,095.72 is: 4,272.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,453.48 : 7,525.98 = 3,095.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,453.48/7,525.98 = 3,095.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,453.48x = 7,525.98 × 3,095.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,453.48x = 23,298,326.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,298,326.81/5,453.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,272.19

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