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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,788.92, 13,188.24 and 3,598.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,788.92, 13,188.24 and 3,598.44 is: 5,399.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,788.92 : 13,188.24 = 3,598.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,788.92/13,188.24 = 3,598.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,788.92x = 13,188.24 × 3,598.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,788.92x = 47,457,090.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,457,090.35/8,788.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,399.65

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