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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,511.91, 7,606.46 and 2,994.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,511.91, 7,606.46 and 2,994.04 is: 4,131.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,511.91 : 7,606.46 = 2,994.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,511.91/7,606.46 = 2,994.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,511.91x = 7,606.46 × 2,994.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,511.91x = 22,774,045.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,774,045.50/5,511.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,131.79

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