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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,588.76, 8,382.72 and 3,396.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,588.76, 8,382.72 and 3,396.96 is: 5,095.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,588.76 : 8,382.72 = 3,396.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,588.76/8,382.72 = 3,396.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,588.76x = 8,382.72 × 3,396.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,588.76x = 28,475,764.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,475,764.53/5,588.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,095.18

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