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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,513.09, 7,607.86 and 2,995.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,513.09, 7,607.86 and 2,995.15 is: 4,133.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,513.09 : 7,607.86 = 2,995.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,513.09/7,607.86 = 2,995.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,513.09x = 7,607.86 × 2,995.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,513.09x = 22,786,681.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,786,681.88/5,513.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,133.20

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