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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,587.91, 8,381.94 and 2,424.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,587.91, 8,381.94 and 2,424.63 is: 3,636.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,587.91 : 8,381.94 = 2,424.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,587.91/8,381.94 = 2,424.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,587.91x = 8,381.94 × 2,424.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,587.91x = 20,323,061.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,323,061.27/5,587.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,636.97

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