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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,453.52, 7,526.55 and 3,095.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,453.52, 7,526.55 and 3,095.64 is: 4,272.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,453.52 : 7,526.55 = 3,095.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,453.52/7,526.55 = 3,095.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,453.52x = 7,526.55 × 3,095.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,453.52x = 23,299,489.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,299,489.24/5,453.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,272.38

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