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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,511.44, 7,605.88 and 2,993.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,511.44, 7,605.88 and 2,993.55 is: 4,131.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,511.44 : 7,605.88 = 2,993.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,511.44/7,605.88 = 2,993.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,511.44x = 7,605.88 × 2,993.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,511.44x = 22,768,603.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,768,603.11/5,511.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,131.15

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