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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,512.46, 7,607.32 and 2,994.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,512.46, 7,607.32 and 2,994.66 is: 4,132.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,512.46 : 7,607.32 = 2,994.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,512.46/7,607.32 = 2,994.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,512.46x = 7,607.32 × 2,994.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,512.46x = 22,781,336.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,781,336.91/5,512.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,132.70

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