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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,389.44, 8,093.35 and 2,929.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,389.44, 8,093.35 and 2,929.06 is: 4,398.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,389.44 : 8,093.35 = 2,929.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,389.44/8,093.35 = 2,929.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,389.44x = 8,093.35 × 2,929.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,389.44x = 23,705,921.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,705,921.53/5,389.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,398.59

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