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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,588.81, 8,370.44 and 2,669.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,588.81, 8,370.44 and 2,669.16 is: 3,997.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,588.81 : 8,370.44 = 2,669.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,588.81/8,370.44 = 2,669.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,588.81x = 8,370.44 × 2,669.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,588.81x = 22,342,030.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,342,030.28/5,588.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,997.64

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