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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,588.66, 8,380.58 and 2,076.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,588.66, 8,380.58 and 2,076.09 is: 3,113.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,588.66 : 8,380.58 = 2,076.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,588.66/8,380.58 = 2,076.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,588.66x = 8,380.58 × 2,076.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,588.66x = 17,398,827.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,398,827.95/5,588.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,113.24

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