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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,511.54, 7,605.91 and 2,993.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,511.54, 7,605.91 and 2,993.63 is: 4,131.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,511.54 : 7,605.91 = 2,993.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,511.54/7,605.91 = 2,993.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,511.54x = 7,605.91 × 2,993.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,511.54x = 22,769,301.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,769,301.82/5,511.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,131.20

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