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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,588.83, 7,712.20 and 3,349.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,588.83, 7,712.20 and 3,349.59 is: 4,622.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,588.83 : 7,712.20 = 3,349.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,588.83/7,712.20 = 3,349.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,588.83x = 7,712.20 × 3,349.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,588.83x = 25,832,708.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,832,708.00/5,588.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,622.20

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