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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,511.41, 7,605.77 and 2,993.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,511.41, 7,605.77 and 2,993.54 is: 4,131.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,511.41 : 7,605.77 = 2,993.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,511.41/7,605.77 = 2,993.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,511.41x = 7,605.77 × 2,993.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,511.41x = 22,768,176.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,768,176.73/5,511.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,131.10

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