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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,566.62, 8,340.30 and 2,930.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,566.62, 8,340.30 and 2,930.21 is: 4,390.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,566.62 : 8,340.30 = 2,930.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,566.62/8,340.30 = 2,930.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,566.62x = 8,340.30 × 2,930.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,566.62x = 24,438,788.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,438,788.76/5,566.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,390.24

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