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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,587.09, 8,376.51 and 2,667.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,587.09, 8,376.51 and 2,667.44 is: 3,999.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,587.09 : 8,376.51 = 2,667.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,587.09/8,376.51 = 2,667.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,587.09x = 8,376.51 × 2,667.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,587.09x = 22,343,837.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,343,837.83/5,587.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,999.19

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