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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,789.84, 13,184.69 and 3,592.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,789.84, 13,184.69 and 3,592.07 is: 5,388.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,789.84 : 13,184.69 = 3,592.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,789.84/13,184.69 = 3,592.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,789.84x = 13,184.69 × 3,592.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,789.84x = 47,360,245.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,360,245.52/8,789.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,388.07

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