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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,560.94, 8,343.87 and 2,927.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,560.94, 8,343.87 and 2,927.79 is: 4,392.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,560.94 : 8,343.87 = 2,927.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,560.94/8,343.87 = 2,927.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,560.94x = 8,343.87 × 2,927.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,560.94x = 24,429,099.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,429,099.15/5,560.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,392.98

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