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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,515.48, 7,611.24 and 2,997.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,515.48, 7,611.24 and 2,997.64 is: 4,136.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,515.48 : 7,611.24 = 2,997.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,515.48/7,611.24 = 2,997.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,515.48x = 7,611.24 × 2,997.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,515.48x = 22,815,757.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,815,757.47/5,515.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,136.68

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