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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,511.32, 7,605.63 and 2,993.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,511.32, 7,605.63 and 2,993.44 is: 4,130.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,511.32 : 7,605.63 = 2,993.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,511.32/7,605.63 = 2,993.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,511.32x = 7,605.63 × 2,993.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,511.32x = 22,766,997.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,766,997.07/5,511.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,130.95

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