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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,521.34, 8,279.58 and 2,923.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,521.34, 8,279.58 and 2,923.67 is: 4,384.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,521.34 : 8,279.58 = 2,923.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,521.34/8,279.58 = 2,923.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,521.34x = 8,279.58 × 2,923.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,521.34x = 24,206,759.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,206,759.66/5,521.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,384.22

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