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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,588.37, 7,713.09 and 3,230.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,588.37, 7,713.09 and 3,230.19 is: 4,458.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,588.37 : 7,713.09 = 3,230.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,588.37/7,713.09 = 3,230.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,588.37x = 7,713.09 × 3,230.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,588.37x = 24,914,746.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,914,746.19/5,588.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,458.32

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