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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,510.61, 7,604.63 and 2,992.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,510.61, 7,604.63 and 2,992.71 is: 4,129.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,510.61 : 7,604.63 = 2,992.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,510.61/7,604.63 = 2,992.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,510.61x = 7,604.63 × 2,992.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,510.61x = 22,758,437.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,758,437.28/5,510.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,129.93

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