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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,507.97, 7,601.01 and 2,990.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,507.97, 7,601.01 and 2,990.09 is: 4,126.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,507.97 : 7,601.01 = 2,990.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,507.97/7,601.01 = 2,990.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,507.97x = 7,601.01 × 2,990.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,507.97x = 22,727,665.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,727,665.99/5,507.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,126.32

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