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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,514.87, 7,610.40 and 2,996.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,514.87, 7,610.40 and 2,996.88 is: 4,135.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,514.87 : 7,610.40 = 2,996.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,514.87/7,610.40 = 2,996.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,514.87x = 7,610.40 × 2,996.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,514.87x = 22,807,455.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,807,455.55/5,514.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,135.63

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