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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,588.55, 8,382.81 and 2,508.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,588.55, 8,382.81 and 2,508.39 is: 3,762.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,588.55 : 8,382.81 = 2,508.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,588.55/8,382.81 = 2,508.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,588.55x = 8,382.81 × 2,508.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,588.55x = 21,027,356.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,027,356.78/5,588.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,762.58

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