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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,511.96, 7,606.35 and 2,994.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,511.96, 7,606.35 and 2,994.03 is: 4,131.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,511.96 : 7,606.35 = 2,994.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,511.96/7,606.35 = 2,994.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,511.96x = 7,606.35 × 2,994.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,511.96x = 22,773,640.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,773,640.09/5,511.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,131.68

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