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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,510.03, 7,603.89 and 2,992.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,510.03, 7,603.89 and 2,992.16 is: 4,129.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,510.03 : 7,603.89 = 2,992.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,510.03/7,603.89 = 2,992.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,510.03x = 7,603.89 × 2,992.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,510.03x = 22,752,041.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,752,041.67/5,510.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,129.21

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