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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,587.62, 8,383.06 and 2,668.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,587.62, 8,383.06 and 2,668.38 is: 4,003.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,587.62 : 8,383.06 = 2,668.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,587.62/8,383.06 = 2,668.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,587.62x = 8,383.06 × 2,668.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,587.62x = 22,369,189.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,369,189.64/5,587.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,003.35

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