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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,483.52, 7,567.22 and 2,999.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,483.52, 7,567.22 and 2,999.52 is: 4,139.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,483.52 : 7,567.22 = 2,999.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,483.52/7,567.22 = 2,999.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,483.52x = 7,567.22 × 2,999.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,483.52x = 22,698,027.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,698,027.73/5,483.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,139.32

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