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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,672.60, 8,493.54 and 2,930.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,672.60, 8,493.54 and 2,930.84 is: 4,388.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,672.60 : 8,493.54 = 2,930.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,672.60/8,493.54 = 2,930.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,672.60x = 8,493.54 × 2,930.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,672.60x = 24,893,206.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,893,206.77/5,672.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,388.32

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