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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,512.18, 7,606.86 and 2,994.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,512.18, 7,606.86 and 2,994.31 is: 4,132.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,512.18 : 7,606.86 = 2,994.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,512.18/7,606.86 = 2,994.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,512.18x = 7,606.86 × 2,994.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,512.18x = 22,777,296.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,777,296.97/5,512.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,132.18

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