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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,789.53, 13,184.35 and 3,595.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,789.53, 13,184.35 and 3,595.40 is: 5,393.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,789.53 : 13,184.35 = 3,595.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,789.53/13,184.35 = 3,595.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,789.53x = 13,184.35 × 3,595.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,789.53x = 47,403,080.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,403,080.91/8,789.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,393.13

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