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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,477.76, 7,559.32 and 2,959.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,477.76, 7,559.32 and 2,959.88 is: 4,084.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,477.76 : 7,559.32 = 2,959.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,477.76/7,559.32 = 2,959.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,477.76x = 7,559.32 × 2,959.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,477.76x = 22,374,680.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,374,680.08/5,477.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,084.64

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