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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,550.46, 8,324.62 and 2,588.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,550.46, 8,324.62 and 2,588.09 is: 3,881.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,550.46 : 8,324.62 = 2,588.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,550.46/8,324.62 = 2,588.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,550.46x = 8,324.62 × 2,588.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,550.46x = 21,544,817.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,544,817.68/5,550.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,881.63

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