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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,512.25, 7,606.98 and 2,994.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,512.25, 7,606.98 and 2,994.41 is: 4,132.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,512.25 : 7,606.98 = 2,994.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,512.25/7,606.98 = 2,994.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,512.25x = 7,606.98 × 2,994.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,512.25x = 22,778,390.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,778,390.18/5,512.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,132.33

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