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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,788.90, 13,183.35 and 3,593.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,788.90, 13,183.35 and 3,593.56 is: 5,390.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,788.90 : 13,183.35 = 3,593.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,788.90/13,183.35 = 3,593.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,788.90x = 13,183.35 × 3,593.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,788.90x = 47,375,159.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,375,159.23/8,788.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,390.34

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