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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,623.30, 8,440.07 and 2,993.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,623.30, 8,440.07 and 2,993.02 is: 4,492.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,623.30 : 8,440.07 = 2,993.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,623.30/8,440.07 = 2,993.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,623.30x = 8,440.07 × 2,993.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,623.30x = 25,261,267.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,261,267.00/5,623.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,492.25

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