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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,549.92, 8,327.34 and 2,953.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,549.92, 8,327.34 and 2,953.06 is: 4,430.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,549.92 : 8,327.34 = 2,953.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,549.92/8,327.34 = 2,953.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,549.92x = 8,327.34 × 2,953.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,549.92x = 24,591,134.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,591,134.66/5,549.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,430.90

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