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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,439.39, 7,506.33 and 2,955.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,439.39, 7,506.33 and 2,955.39 is: 4,078.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,439.39 : 7,506.33 = 2,955.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,439.39/7,506.33 = 2,955.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,439.39x = 7,506.33 × 2,955.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,439.39x = 22,184,132.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,184,132.62/5,439.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,078.42

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