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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,479.56, 7,561.68 and 2,995.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,479.56, 7,561.68 and 2,995.56 is: 4,133.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,479.56 : 7,561.68 = 2,995.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,479.56/7,561.68 = 2,995.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,479.56x = 7,561.68 × 2,995.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,479.56x = 22,651,466.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,651,466.14/5,479.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,133.81

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