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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,453.60, 7,525.96 and 3,095.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,453.60, 7,525.96 and 3,095.28 is: 4,271.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,453.60 : 7,525.96 = 3,095.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,453.60/7,525.96 = 3,095.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,453.60x = 7,525.96 × 3,095.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,453.60x = 23,294,953.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,294,953.47/5,453.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,271.48

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