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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,512.51, 7,607.31 and 2,994.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,512.51, 7,607.31 and 2,994.66 is: 4,132.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,512.51 : 7,607.31 = 2,994.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,512.51/7,607.31 = 2,994.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,512.51x = 7,607.31 × 2,994.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,512.51x = 22,781,306.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,781,306.96/5,512.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,132.66

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