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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,587.87, 8,378.55 and 2,297.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,587.87, 8,378.55 and 2,297.26 is: 3,444.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,587.87 : 8,378.55 = 2,297.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,587.87/8,378.55 = 2,297.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,587.87x = 8,378.55 × 2,297.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,587.87x = 19,247,707.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,247,707.77/5,587.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,444.55

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