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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,511.83, 7,606.33 and 2,993.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,511.83, 7,606.33 and 2,993.95 is: 4,131.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,511.83 : 7,606.33 = 2,993.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,511.83/7,606.33 = 2,993.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,511.83x = 7,606.33 × 2,993.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,511.83x = 22,772,945.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,772,945.20/5,511.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,131.65

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