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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,483.06, 7,566.51 and 2,999.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,483.06, 7,566.51 and 2,999.06 is: 4,138.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,483.06 : 7,566.51 = 2,999.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,483.06/7,566.51 = 2,999.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,483.06x = 7,566.51 × 2,999.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,483.06x = 22,692,417.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,692,417.48/5,483.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,138.64

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