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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,513.41, 7,608.52 and 2,995.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,513.41, 7,608.52 and 2,995.50 is: 4,133.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,513.41 : 7,608.52 = 2,995.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,513.41/7,608.52 = 2,995.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,513.41x = 7,608.52 × 2,995.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,513.41x = 22,791,321.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,791,321.66/5,513.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,133.80

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