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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,511.53, 7,605.96 and 2,993.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,511.53, 7,605.96 and 2,993.66 is: 4,131.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,511.53 : 7,605.96 = 2,993.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,511.53/7,605.96 = 2,993.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,511.53x = 7,605.96 × 2,993.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,511.53x = 22,769,620.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,769,620.18/5,511.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,131.27

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