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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,588.91, 8,376.18 and 2,956.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,588.91, 8,376.18 and 2,956.31 is: 4,430.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,588.91 : 8,376.18 = 2,956.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,588.91/8,376.18 = 2,956.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,588.91x = 8,376.18 × 2,956.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,588.91x = 24,762,542.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,762,542.81/5,588.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,430.66

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