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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,511.98, 7,606.53 and 2,994.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,511.98, 7,606.53 and 2,994.08 is: 4,131.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,511.98 : 7,606.53 = 2,994.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,511.98/7,606.53 = 2,994.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,511.98x = 7,606.53 × 2,994.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,511.98x = 22,774,521.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,774,521.31/5,511.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,131.83

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