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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,587.41, 8,381.19 and 2,424.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,587.41, 8,381.19 and 2,424.12 is: 3,636.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,587.41 : 8,381.19 = 2,424.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,587.41/8,381.19 = 2,424.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,587.41x = 8,381.19 × 2,424.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,587.41x = 20,317,025.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,317,025.20/5,587.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,636.22

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