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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,463.50, 7,539.72 and 2,979.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,463.50, 7,539.72 and 2,979.50 is: 4,111.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,463.50 : 7,539.72 = 2,979.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,463.50/7,539.72 = 2,979.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,463.50x = 7,539.72 × 2,979.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,463.50x = 22,464,595.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,464,595.74/5,463.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,111.76

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