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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,440.13, 7,507.42 and 2,956.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,440.13, 7,507.42 and 2,956.13 is: 4,079.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,440.13 : 7,507.42 = 2,956.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,440.13/7,507.42 = 2,956.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,440.13x = 7,507.42 × 2,956.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,440.13x = 22,192,871.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,192,871.95/5,440.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,079.48

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