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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,512.20, 7,606.89 and 2,994.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,512.20, 7,606.89 and 2,994.35 is: 4,132.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,512.20 : 7,606.89 = 2,994.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,512.20/7,606.89 = 2,994.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,512.20x = 7,606.89 × 2,994.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,512.20x = 22,777,698.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,777,698.86/5,512.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,132.24

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