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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,514.51, 7,609.99 and 2,996.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,514.51, 7,609.99 and 2,996.60 is: 4,135.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,514.51 : 7,609.99 = 2,996.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,514.51/7,609.99 = 2,996.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,514.51x = 7,609.99 × 2,996.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,514.51x = 22,804,096.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,804,096.03/5,514.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,135.29

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