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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,463.08, 7,538.98 and 2,979.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,463.08, 7,538.98 and 2,979.08 is: 4,111.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,463.08 : 7,538.98 = 2,979.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,463.08/7,538.98 = 2,979.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,463.08x = 7,538.98 × 2,979.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,463.08x = 22,459,224.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,459,224.54/5,463.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,111.09

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