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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,439.92, 7,506.99 and 2,955.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,439.92, 7,506.99 and 2,955.92 is: 4,079.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,439.92 : 7,506.99 = 2,955.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,439.92/7,506.99 = 2,955.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,439.92x = 7,506.99 × 2,955.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,439.92x = 22,190,061.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,190,061.88/5,439.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,079.12

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