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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,785.69, 13,180.35 and 3,591.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,785.69, 13,180.35 and 3,591.56 is: 5,388.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,785.69 : 13,180.35 = 3,591.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,785.69/13,180.35 = 3,591.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,785.69x = 13,180.35 × 3,591.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,785.69x = 47,338,064.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,338,064.27/8,785.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,388.09

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