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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,443.44, 7,511.95 and 2,959.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,443.44, 7,511.95 and 2,959.44 is: 4,084.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,443.44 : 7,511.95 = 2,959.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,443.44/7,511.95 = 2,959.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,443.44x = 7,511.95 × 2,959.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,443.44x = 22,231,165.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,231,165.31/5,443.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,084.03

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