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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,588.41, 7,713.56 and 3,199.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,588.41, 7,713.56 and 3,199.72 is: 4,416.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,588.41 : 7,713.56 = 3,199.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,588.41/7,713.56 = 3,199.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,588.41x = 7,713.56 × 3,199.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,588.41x = 24,681,235.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,681,235.38/5,588.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,416.50

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