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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,511.40, 7,605.71 and 2,993.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,511.40, 7,605.71 and 2,993.49 is: 4,131.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,511.40 : 7,605.71 = 2,993.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,511.40/7,605.71 = 2,993.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,511.40x = 7,605.71 × 2,993.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,511.40x = 22,767,601.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,767,601.86/5,511.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,131.00

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