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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,453.88, 7,526.28 and 3,096

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,453.88, 7,526.28 and 3,096 is: 4,272.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,453.88 : 7,526.28 = 3,096 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,453.88/7,526.28 = 3,096/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,453.88x = 7,526.28 × 3,096
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,453.88x = 23,301,362.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,301,362.88/5,453.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,272.44

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