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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,530.60, 8,295.90 and 2,934.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,530.60, 8,295.90 and 2,934.76 is: 4,402.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,530.60 : 8,295.90 = 2,934.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,530.60/8,295.90 = 2,934.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,530.60x = 8,295.90 × 2,934.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,530.60x = 24,346,475.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,346,475.48/5,530.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,402.14

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