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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,787.84, 13,181.81 and 3,593.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,787.84, 13,181.81 and 3,593.72 is: 5,390.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,787.84 : 13,181.81 = 3,593.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,787.84/13,181.81 = 3,593.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,787.84x = 13,181.81 × 3,593.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,787.84x = 47,371,705.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,371,705.39/8,787.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,390.60

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