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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,511.51, 7,605.93 and 2,993.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,511.51, 7,605.93 and 2,993.66 is: 4,131.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,511.51 : 7,605.93 = 2,993.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,511.51/7,605.93 = 2,993.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,511.51x = 7,605.93 × 2,993.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,511.51x = 22,769,570.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,769,570.12/5,511.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,131.28

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