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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,510.93, 7,604.96 and 2,992.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,510.93, 7,604.96 and 2,992.97 is: 4,130.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,510.93 : 7,604.96 = 2,992.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,510.93/7,604.96 = 2,992.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,510.93x = 7,604.96 × 2,992.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,510.93x = 22,761,421.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,761,421.18/5,510.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,130.24

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