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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,788.49, 13,182.73 and 3,594.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,788.49, 13,182.73 and 3,594.36 is: 5,391.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,788.49 : 13,182.73 = 3,594.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,788.49/13,182.73 = 3,594.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,788.49x = 13,182.73 × 3,594.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,788.49x = 47,383,468.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,383,468.42/8,788.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,391.54

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