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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,512.37, 7,607.04 and 2,994.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,512.37, 7,607.04 and 2,994.42 is: 4,132.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,512.37 : 7,607.04 = 2,994.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,512.37/7,607.04 = 2,994.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,512.37x = 7,607.04 × 2,994.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,512.37x = 22,778,672.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,778,672.72/5,512.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,132.29

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