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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,790.19, 13,185.32 and 3,596.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,790.19, 13,185.32 and 3,596.06 is: 5,394.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,790.19 : 13,185.32 = 3,596.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,790.19/13,185.32 = 3,596.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,790.19x = 13,185.32 × 3,596.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,790.19x = 47,415,216.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,415,216.82/8,790.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,394.11

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