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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,515.39, 7,611.21 and 2,997.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,515.39, 7,611.21 and 2,997.46 is: 4,136.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,515.39 : 7,611.21 = 2,997.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,515.39/7,611.21 = 2,997.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,515.39x = 7,611.21 × 2,997.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,515.39x = 22,814,297.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,814,297.53/5,515.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,136.48

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