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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,511.96, 7,606.52 and 2,994.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,511.96, 7,606.52 and 2,994.08 is: 4,131.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,511.96 : 7,606.52 = 2,994.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,511.96/7,606.52 = 2,994.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,511.96x = 7,606.52 × 2,994.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,511.96x = 22,774,529.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,774,529.40/5,511.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,131.84

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