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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,483.71, 8,225.57 and 1,588.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,483.71, 8,225.57 and 1,588.12 is: 2,382.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,483.71 : 8,225.57 = 1,588.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,483.71/8,225.57 = 1,588.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,483.71x = 8,225.57 × 1,588.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,483.71x = 13,063,166.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,063,166.70/5,483.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,382.18

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