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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,511.33, 7,605.73 and 2,993.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,511.33, 7,605.73 and 2,993.45 is: 4,131.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,511.33 : 7,605.73 = 2,993.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,511.33/7,605.73 = 2,993.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,511.33x = 7,605.73 × 2,993.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,511.33x = 22,767,347.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,767,347.69/5,511.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,131.01

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