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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,463.56, 7,539.60 and 2,979.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,463.56, 7,539.60 and 2,979.56 is: 4,111.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,463.56 : 7,539.60 = 2,979.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,463.56/7,539.60 = 2,979.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,463.56x = 7,539.60 × 2,979.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,463.56x = 22,464,690.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,464,690.58/5,463.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,111.73

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