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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,788.41, 13,187.49 and 3,597.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,788.41, 13,187.49 and 3,597.93 is: 5,398.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,788.41 : 13,187.49 = 3,597.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,788.41/13,187.49 = 3,597.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,788.41x = 13,187.49 × 3,597.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,788.41x = 47,447,665.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,447,665.90/8,788.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,398.89

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