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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,785.91, 13,183.73 and 3,595.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,785.91, 13,183.73 and 3,595.43 is: 5,395.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,785.91 : 13,183.73 = 3,595.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,785.91/13,183.73 = 3,595.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,785.91x = 13,183.73 × 3,595.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,785.91x = 47,401,178.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,401,178.35/8,785.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,395.14

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