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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,479.04, 7,561.12 and 2,995.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,479.04, 7,561.12 and 2,995.04 is: 4,133.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,479.04 : 7,561.12 = 2,995.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,479.04/7,561.12 = 2,995.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,479.04x = 7,561.12 × 2,995.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,479.04x = 22,645,856.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,645,856.84/5,479.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,133.18

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