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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,783.38, 13,175.07 and 3,589.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,783.38, 13,175.07 and 3,589.25 is: 5,383.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,783.38 : 13,175.07 = 3,589.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,783.38/13,175.07 = 3,589.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,783.38x = 13,175.07 × 3,589.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,783.38x = 47,288,620.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,288,620.00/8,783.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,383.88

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