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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,529.87, 8,298.45 and 2,934.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,529.87, 8,298.45 and 2,934.63 is: 4,403.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,529.87 : 8,298.45 = 2,934.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,529.87/8,298.45 = 2,934.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,529.87x = 8,298.45 × 2,934.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,529.87x = 24,352,880.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,352,880.32/5,529.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,403.88

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