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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,588.08, 7,711.52 and 3,070.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,588.08, 7,711.52 and 3,070.14 is: 4,236.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,588.08 : 7,711.52 = 3,070.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,588.08/7,711.52 = 3,070.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,588.08x = 7,711.52 × 3,070.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,588.08x = 23,675,434.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,675,434.41/5,588.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,236.77

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