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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,459.63, 7,534.28 and 2,975.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,459.63, 7,534.28 and 2,975.63 is: 4,106.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,459.63 : 7,534.28 = 2,975.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,459.63/7,534.28 = 2,975.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,459.63x = 7,534.28 × 2,975.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,459.63x = 22,419,199.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,419,199.36/5,459.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,106.36

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