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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,433.63, 7,498.43 and 2,949.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,433.63, 7,498.43 and 2,949.63 is: 4,070.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,433.63 : 7,498.43 = 2,949.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,433.63/7,498.43 = 2,949.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,433.63x = 7,498.43 × 2,949.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,433.63x = 22,117,594.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,117,594.08/5,433.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,070.50

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