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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,561.36, 8,332.43 and 2,924.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,561.36, 8,332.43 and 2,924.95 is: 4,382.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,561.36 : 8,332.43 = 2,924.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,561.36/8,332.43 = 2,924.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,561.36x = 8,332.43 × 2,924.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,561.36x = 24,371,905.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,371,905.67/5,561.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,382.36

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