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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,591.38, 8,382.27 and 3,124.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,591.38, 8,382.27 and 3,124.18 is: 4,683.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,591.38 : 8,382.27 = 3,124.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,591.38/8,382.27 = 3,124.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,591.38x = 8,382.27 × 3,124.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,591.38x = 26,187,720.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,187,720.29/5,591.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,683.59

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