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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,588.23, 7,711.56 and 3,070.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,588.23, 7,711.56 and 3,070.15 is: 4,236.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,588.23 : 7,711.56 = 3,070.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,588.23/7,711.56 = 3,070.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,588.23x = 7,711.56 × 3,070.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,588.23x = 23,675,645.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,675,645.93/5,588.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,236.70

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