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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,586.72, 7,709.09 and 3,348.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,586.72, 7,709.09 and 3,348.54 is: 4,620.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,586.72 : 7,709.09 = 3,348.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,586.72/7,709.09 = 3,348.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,586.72x = 7,709.09 × 3,348.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,586.72x = 25,814,196.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,814,196.23/5,586.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,620.64

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