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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,513.64, 7,608.79 and 2,995.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,513.64, 7,608.79 and 2,995.73 is: 4,134.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,513.64 : 7,608.79 = 2,995.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,513.64/7,608.79 = 2,995.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,513.64x = 7,608.79 × 2,995.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,513.64x = 22,793,880.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,793,880.47/5,513.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,134.09

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