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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,589.32, 8,371.20 and 2,669.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,589.32, 8,371.20 and 2,669.66 is: 3,998.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,589.32 : 8,371.20 = 2,669.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,589.32/8,371.20 = 2,669.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,589.32x = 8,371.20 × 2,669.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,589.32x = 22,348,257.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,348,257.79/5,589.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,998.39

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