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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,588.52, 8,333.42 and 5,538.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,588.52, 8,333.42 and 5,538.44 is: 8,258.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,588.52 : 8,333.42 = 5,538.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,588.52/8,333.42 = 5,538.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,588.52x = 8,333.42 × 5,538.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,588.52x = 46,154,146.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,154,146.66/5,588.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,258.74

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