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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,787.48, 13,183.92 and 3,593.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,787.48, 13,183.92 and 3,593.76 is: 5,391.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,787.48 : 13,183.92 = 3,593.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,787.48/13,183.92 = 3,593.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,787.48x = 13,183.92 × 3,593.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,787.48x = 47,379,844.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,379,844.34/8,787.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,391.74

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