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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,443.29, 7,511.70 and 2,959.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,443.29, 7,511.70 and 2,959.29 is: 4,083.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,443.29 : 7,511.70 = 2,959.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,443.29/7,511.70 = 2,959.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,443.29x = 7,511.70 × 2,959.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,443.29x = 22,229,298.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,229,298.69/5,443.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,083.80

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