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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,591.68, 8,390.16 and 2,670.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,591.68, 8,390.16 and 2,670.88 is: 4,007.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,591.68 : 8,390.16 = 2,670.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,591.68/8,390.16 = 2,670.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,591.68x = 8,390.16 × 2,670.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,591.68x = 22,409,110.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,409,110.54/5,591.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,007.58

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