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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,512.72, 7,607.58 and 2,994.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,512.72, 7,607.58 and 2,994.85 is: 4,132.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,512.72 : 7,607.58 = 2,994.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,512.72/7,607.58 = 2,994.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,512.72x = 7,607.58 × 2,994.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,512.72x = 22,783,560.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,783,560.96/5,512.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,132.91

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