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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,453.52, 7,525.88 and 2,969.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,453.52, 7,525.88 and 2,969.52 is: 4,097.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,453.52 : 7,525.88 = 2,969.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,453.52/7,525.88 = 2,969.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,453.52x = 7,525.88 × 2,969.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,453.52x = 22,348,251.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,348,251.18/5,453.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,097.95

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