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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,512.35, 7,607.01 and 2,994.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,512.35, 7,607.01 and 2,994.48 is: 4,132.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,512.35 : 7,607.01 = 2,994.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,512.35/7,607.01 = 2,994.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,512.35x = 7,607.01 × 2,994.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,512.35x = 22,779,039.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,779,039.30/5,512.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,132.36

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