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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,575.48, 8,351.31 and 2,934.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,575.48, 8,351.31 and 2,934.65 is: 4,395.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,575.48 : 8,351.31 = 2,934.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,575.48/8,351.31 = 2,934.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,575.48x = 8,351.31 × 2,934.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,575.48x = 24,508,171.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,508,171.89/5,575.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,395.71

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