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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,388.56, 11,588.77 and 5,524.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,388.56, 11,588.77 and 5,524.10 is: 7,631.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,388.56 : 11,588.77 = 5,524.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,388.56/11,588.77 = 5,524.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,388.56x = 11,588.77 × 5,524.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,388.56x = 64,017,516.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,017,516.78/8,388.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,631.52

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