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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,783.91, 13,180.73 and 3,593.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,783.91, 13,180.73 and 3,593.43 is: 5,392.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,783.91 : 13,180.73 = 3,593.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,783.91/13,180.73 = 3,593.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,783.91x = 13,180.73 × 3,593.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,783.91x = 47,364,012.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,364,012.64/8,783.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,392.13

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