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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,454.29, 7,524.97 and 3,095.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,454.29, 7,524.97 and 3,095.08 is: 4,270.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,454.29 : 7,524.97 = 3,095.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,454.29/7,524.97 = 3,095.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,454.29x = 7,524.97 × 3,095.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,454.29x = 23,290,357.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,290,357.60/5,454.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,270.10

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