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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,782.39, 13,173.59 and 3,588.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,782.39, 13,173.59 and 3,588.27 is: 5,382.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,782.39 : 13,173.59 = 3,588.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,782.39/13,173.59 = 3,588.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,782.39x = 13,173.59 × 3,588.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,782.39x = 47,270,313.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,270,313.98/8,782.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,382.40

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