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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,560.33, 8,344.29 and 2,965.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,560.33, 8,344.29 and 2,965.09 is: 4,449.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,560.33 : 8,344.29 = 2,965.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,560.33/8,344.29 = 2,965.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,560.33x = 8,344.29 × 2,965.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,560.33x = 24,741,570.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,741,570.84/5,560.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,449.66

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