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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,788.34, 13,182.57 and 3,594.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,788.34, 13,182.57 and 3,594.22 is: 5,391.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,788.34 : 13,182.57 = 3,594.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,788.34/13,182.57 = 3,594.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,788.34x = 13,182.57 × 3,594.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,788.34x = 47,380,972.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,380,972.86/8,788.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,391.34

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