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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,587.65, 7,711.74 and 3,350.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,587.65, 7,711.74 and 3,350.84 is: 4,624.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,587.65 : 7,711.74 = 3,350.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,587.65/7,711.74 = 3,350.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,587.65x = 7,711.74 × 3,350.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,587.65x = 25,840,768.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,840,768.30/5,587.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,624.62

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