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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,586.62, 8,376.72 and 2,301.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,586.62, 8,376.72 and 2,301.98 is: 3,451.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,586.62 : 8,376.72 = 2,301.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,586.62/8,376.72 = 2,301.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,586.62x = 8,376.72 × 2,301.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,586.62x = 19,283,041.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,283,041.91/5,586.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,451.65

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