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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,586.30, 8,371.89 and 2,660.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,586.30, 8,371.89 and 2,660.58 is: 3,987.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,586.30 : 8,371.89 = 2,660.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,586.30/8,371.89 = 2,660.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,586.30x = 8,371.89 × 2,660.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,586.30x = 22,274,083.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,274,083.10/5,586.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,987.27

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