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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,512.84, 7,607.68 and 2,994.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,512.84, 7,607.68 and 2,994.92 is: 4,132.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,512.84 : 7,607.68 = 2,994.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,512.84/7,607.68 = 2,994.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,512.84x = 7,607.68 × 2,994.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,512.84x = 22,784,392.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,784,392.99/5,512.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,132.97

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