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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,707.10, 8,556.60 and 2,588.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,707.10, 8,556.60 and 2,588.60 is: 3,881.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,707.10 : 8,556.60 = 2,588.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,707.10/8,556.60 = 2,588.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,707.10x = 8,556.60 × 2,588.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,707.10x = 22,149,614.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,149,614.76/5,707.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,881.06

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