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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,511.95, 7,606.50 and 2,994.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,511.95, 7,606.50 and 2,994.07 is: 4,131.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,511.95 : 7,606.50 = 2,994.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,511.95/7,606.50 = 2,994.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,511.95x = 7,606.50 × 2,994.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,511.95x = 22,774,393.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,774,393.46/5,511.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,131.82

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