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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,527.67, 8,293.98 and 2,930

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,527.67, 8,293.98 and 2,930 is: 4,396.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,527.67 : 8,293.98 = 2,930 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,527.67/8,293.98 = 2,930/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,527.67x = 8,293.98 × 2,930
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,527.67x = 24,301,361.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,301,361.40/5,527.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,396.31

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