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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,588.66, 8,370.24 and 2,669.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,588.66, 8,370.24 and 2,669.02 is: 3,997.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,588.66 : 8,370.24 = 2,669.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,588.66/8,370.24 = 2,669.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,588.66x = 8,370.24 × 2,669.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,588.66x = 22,340,337.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,340,337.96/5,588.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,997.44

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