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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,511.54, 7,605.97 and 2,993.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,511.54, 7,605.97 and 2,993.69 is: 4,131.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,511.54 : 7,605.97 = 2,993.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,511.54/7,605.97 = 2,993.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,511.54x = 7,605.97 × 2,993.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,511.54x = 22,769,916.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,769,916.33/5,511.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,131.32

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