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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,510.83, 7,604.87 and 2,993.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,510.83, 7,604.87 and 2,993.04 is: 4,130.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,510.83 : 7,604.87 = 2,993.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,510.83/7,604.87 = 2,993.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,510.83x = 7,604.87 × 2,993.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,510.83x = 22,761,680.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,761,680.10/5,510.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,130.35

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