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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,581.84, 8,363.70 and 2,949.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,581.84, 8,363.70 and 2,949.22 is: 4,419.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,581.84 : 8,363.70 = 2,949.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,581.84/8,363.70 = 2,949.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,581.84x = 8,363.70 × 2,949.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,581.84x = 24,666,391.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,666,391.31/5,581.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,419.04

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