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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,513.73, 7,608.99 and 2,995.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,513.73, 7,608.99 and 2,995.89 is: 4,134.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,513.73 : 7,608.99 = 2,995.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,513.73/7,608.99 = 2,995.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,513.73x = 7,608.99 × 2,995.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,513.73x = 22,795,697.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,795,697.05/5,513.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,134.35

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