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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,785.78, 13,179.89 and 3,590.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,785.78, 13,179.89 and 3,590.44 is: 5,386.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,785.78 : 13,179.89 = 3,590.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,785.78/13,179.89 = 3,590.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,785.78x = 13,179.89 × 3,590.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,785.78x = 47,321,580.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,321,580.28/8,785.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,386.16

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