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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,443.38, 7,511.92 and 2,959.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,443.38, 7,511.92 and 2,959.38 is: 4,083.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,443.38 : 7,511.92 = 2,959.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,443.38/7,511.92 = 2,959.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,443.38x = 7,511.92 × 2,959.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,443.38x = 22,230,625.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,230,625.81/5,443.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,083.97

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