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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,588.59, 8,381.17 and 2,954.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,588.59, 8,381.17 and 2,954.62 is: 4,431.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,588.59 : 8,381.17 = 2,954.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,588.59/8,381.17 = 2,954.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,588.59x = 8,381.17 × 2,954.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,588.59x = 24,763,172.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,763,172.51/5,588.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,431.02

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