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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,588.61, 8,370.15 and 2,668.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,588.61, 8,370.15 and 2,668.98 is: 3,997.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,588.61 : 8,370.15 = 2,668.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,588.61/8,370.15 = 2,668.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,588.61x = 8,370.15 × 2,668.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,588.61x = 22,339,762.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,339,762.95/5,588.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,997.37

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