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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,588.24, 8,369.59 and 2,668.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,588.24, 8,369.59 and 2,668.59 is: 3,996.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,588.24 : 8,369.59 = 2,668.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,588.24/8,369.59 = 2,668.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,588.24x = 8,369.59 × 2,668.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,588.24x = 22,335,004.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,335,004.18/5,588.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,996.79

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