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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,514.73, 7,610.37 and 2,996.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,514.73, 7,610.37 and 2,996.89 is: 4,135.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,514.73 : 7,610.37 = 2,996.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,514.73/7,610.37 = 2,996.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,514.73x = 7,610.37 × 2,996.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,514.73x = 22,807,441.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,807,441.75/5,514.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,135.73

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