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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,512, 7,606.48 and 2,994.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,512, 7,606.48 and 2,994.14 is: 4,131.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,512 : 7,606.48 = 2,994.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,512/7,606.48 = 2,994.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,512x = 7,606.48 × 2,994.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,512x = 22,774,851.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,774,851.06/5,512
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,131.87

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