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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,560.74, 8,344.50 and 2,930.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,560.74, 8,344.50 and 2,930.13 is: 4,396.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,560.74 : 8,344.50 = 2,930.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,560.74/8,344.50 = 2,930.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,560.74x = 8,344.50 × 2,930.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,560.74x = 24,450,469.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,450,469.79/5,560.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,396.98

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