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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,511.62, 7,605.81 and 2,993.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,511.62, 7,605.81 and 2,993.64 is: 4,131.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,511.62 : 7,605.81 = 2,993.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,511.62/7,605.81 = 2,993.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,511.62x = 7,605.81 × 2,993.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,511.62x = 22,769,057.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,769,057.05/5,511.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,131.10

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