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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,515.67, 7,611.55 and 2,997.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,515.67, 7,611.55 and 2,997.83 is: 4,136.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,515.67 : 7,611.55 = 2,997.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,515.67/7,611.55 = 2,997.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,515.67x = 7,611.55 × 2,997.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,515.67x = 22,818,144.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,818,144.47/5,515.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,136.97

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