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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,526.66, 8,293.17 and 2,929.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,526.66, 8,293.17 and 2,929.59 is: 4,396.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,526.66 : 8,293.17 = 2,929.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,526.66/8,293.17 = 2,929.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,526.66x = 8,293.17 × 2,929.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,526.66x = 24,295,587.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,295,587.90/5,526.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,396.07

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