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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,587.58, 7,710.84 and 3,069.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,587.58, 7,710.84 and 3,069.86 is: 4,236.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,587.58 : 7,710.84 = 3,069.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,587.58/7,710.84 = 3,069.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,587.58x = 7,710.84 × 3,069.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,587.58x = 23,671,160.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,671,160.73/5,587.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,236.39

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