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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,587.83, 7,710.82 and 3,348.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,587.83, 7,710.82 and 3,348.59 is: 4,620.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,587.83 : 7,710.82 = 3,348.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,587.83/7,710.82 = 3,348.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,587.83x = 7,710.82 × 3,348.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,587.83x = 25,820,327.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,820,327.82/5,587.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,620.81

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