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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,483.61, 8,225.96 and 1,588.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,483.61, 8,225.96 and 1,588.59 is: 2,383.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,483.61 : 8,225.96 = 1,588.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,483.61/8,225.96 = 1,588.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,483.61x = 8,225.96 × 1,588.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,483.61x = 13,067,669.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,067,669.85/5,483.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,383.04

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