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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,580.09, 8,371.76 and 3,116.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,580.09, 8,371.76 and 3,116.75 is: 4,676.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,580.09 : 8,371.76 = 3,116.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,580.09/8,371.76 = 3,116.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,580.09x = 8,371.76 × 3,116.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,580.09x = 26,092,625.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,092,625.54/5,580.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,676.02

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