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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,587.57, 8,374.37 and 2,814.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,587.57, 8,374.37 and 2,814.94 is: 4,218.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,587.57 : 8,374.37 = 2,814.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,587.57/8,374.37 = 2,814.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,587.57x = 8,374.37 × 2,814.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,587.57x = 23,573,342.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,573,342.05/5,587.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,218.89

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