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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,512.76, 7,607.61 and 2,994.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,512.76, 7,607.61 and 2,994.87 is: 4,132.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,512.76 : 7,607.61 = 2,994.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,512.76/7,607.61 = 2,994.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,512.76x = 7,607.61 × 2,994.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,512.76x = 22,783,802.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,783,802.96/5,512.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,132.93

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