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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,588.74, 8,370.33 and 2,669.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,588.74, 8,370.33 and 2,669.09 is: 3,997.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,588.74 : 8,370.33 = 2,669.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,588.74/8,370.33 = 2,669.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,588.74x = 8,370.33 × 2,669.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,588.74x = 22,341,164.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,341,164.10/5,588.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,997.53

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