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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,586.72, 8,377.49 and 3,247.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,586.72, 8,377.49 and 3,247.39 is: 4,869.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,586.72 : 8,377.49 = 3,247.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,586.72/8,377.49 = 3,247.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,586.72x = 8,377.49 × 3,247.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,586.72x = 27,204,964.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,204,964.43/5,586.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,869.58

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