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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,514.41, 7,609.91 and 2,996.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,514.41, 7,609.91 and 2,996.51 is: 4,135.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,514.41 : 7,609.91 = 2,996.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,514.41/7,609.91 = 2,996.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,514.41x = 7,609.91 × 2,996.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,514.41x = 22,803,118.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,803,118.38/5,514.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,135.19

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