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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,512.91, 7,607.83 and 2,995.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,512.91, 7,607.83 and 2,995.00 is: 4,133.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,512.91 : 7,607.83 = 2,995.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,512.91/7,607.83 = 2,995.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,512.91x = 7,607.83 × 2,995.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,512.91x = 22,785,424.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,785,424.34/5,512.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,133.10

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