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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,512.48, 7,607.19 and 2,994.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,512.48, 7,607.19 and 2,994.57 is: 4,132.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,512.48 : 7,607.19 = 2,994.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,512.48/7,607.19 = 2,994.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,512.48x = 7,607.19 × 2,994.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,512.48x = 22,780,281.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,780,281.32/5,512.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,132.49

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