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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,563.19, 8,347.26 and 2,930.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,563.19, 8,347.26 and 2,930.06 is: 4,396.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,563.19 : 8,347.26 = 2,930.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,563.19/8,347.26 = 2,930.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,563.19x = 8,347.26 × 2,930.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,563.19x = 24,457,930.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,457,930.90/5,563.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,396.39

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