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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,439.52, 7,506.64 and 2,955.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,439.52, 7,506.64 and 2,955.52 is: 4,078.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,439.52 : 7,506.64 = 2,955.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,439.52/7,506.64 = 2,955.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,439.52x = 7,506.64 × 2,955.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,439.52x = 22,186,024.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,186,024.65/5,439.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,078.67

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