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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,569.32, 8,337.63 and 2,930.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,569.32, 8,337.63 and 2,930.58 is: 4,387.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,569.32 : 8,337.63 = 2,930.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,569.32/8,337.63 = 2,930.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,569.32x = 8,337.63 × 2,930.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,569.32x = 24,434,091.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,434,091.73/5,569.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,387.27

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