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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,512.79, 7,607.52 and 2,994.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,512.79, 7,607.52 and 2,994.91 is: 4,132.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,512.79 : 7,607.52 = 2,994.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,512.79/7,607.52 = 2,994.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,512.79x = 7,607.52 × 2,994.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,512.79x = 22,783,818.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,783,818.70/5,512.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,132.90

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