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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,512.49, 7,607.05 and 2,994.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,512.49, 7,607.05 and 2,994.54 is: 4,132.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,512.49 : 7,607.05 = 2,994.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,512.49/7,607.05 = 2,994.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,512.49x = 7,607.05 × 2,994.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,512.49x = 22,779,608.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,779,608.02/5,512.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,132.37

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