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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,560.18, 8,293.39 and 4,729.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,560.18, 8,293.39 and 4,729.12 is: 7,053.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,560.18 : 8,293.39 = 4,729.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,560.18/8,293.39 = 4,729.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,560.18x = 8,293.39 × 4,729.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,560.18x = 39,220,403.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,220,403.96/5,560.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,053.80

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