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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,788.99, 13,183.48 and 3,594.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,788.99, 13,183.48 and 3,594.86 is: 5,392.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,788.99 : 13,183.48 = 3,594.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,788.99/13,183.48 = 3,594.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,788.99x = 13,183.48 × 3,594.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,788.99x = 47,392,764.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,392,764.91/8,788.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,392.29

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