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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,528.39, 8,294.40 and 2,929.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,528.39, 8,294.40 and 2,929.50 is: 4,395.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,528.39 : 8,294.40 = 2,929.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,528.39/8,294.40 = 2,929.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,528.39x = 8,294.40 × 2,929.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,528.39x = 24,298,444.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,298,444.80/5,528.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,395.22

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