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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,443.59, 7,512.17 and 2,959.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,443.59, 7,512.17 and 2,959.59 is: 4,084.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,443.59 : 7,512.17 = 2,959.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,443.59/7,512.17 = 2,959.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,443.59x = 7,512.17 × 2,959.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,443.59x = 22,232,956.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,232,956.58/5,443.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,084.24

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