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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,453.82, 7,526.37 and 3,096.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,453.82, 7,526.37 and 3,096.11 is: 4,272.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,453.82 : 7,526.37 = 3,096.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,453.82/7,526.37 = 3,096.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,453.82x = 7,526.37 × 3,096.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,453.82x = 23,302,431.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,302,431.79/5,453.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,272.68

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