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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,512.15, 7,606.79 and 2,994.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,512.15, 7,606.79 and 2,994.27 is: 4,132.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,512.15 : 7,606.79 = 2,994.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,512.15/7,606.79 = 2,994.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,512.15x = 7,606.79 × 2,994.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,512.15x = 22,776,759.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,776,759.17/5,512.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,132.10

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