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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,443.12, 7,511.52 and 2,959.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,443.12, 7,511.52 and 2,959.12 is: 4,083.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,443.12 : 7,511.52 = 2,959.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,443.12/7,511.52 = 2,959.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,443.12x = 7,511.52 × 2,959.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,443.12x = 22,227,489.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,227,489.06/5,443.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,083.59

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