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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,457.51, 7,529.37 and 3,098.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,457.51, 7,529.37 and 3,098.28 is: 4,274.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,457.51 : 7,529.37 = 3,098.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,457.51/7,529.37 = 3,098.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,457.51x = 7,529.37 × 3,098.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,457.51x = 23,328,096.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,328,096.48/5,457.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,274.50

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