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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,790.41, 13,190.49 and 3,599.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,790.41, 13,190.49 and 3,599.93 is: 5,401.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,790.41 : 13,190.49 = 3,599.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,790.41/13,190.49 = 3,599.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,790.41x = 13,190.49 × 3,599.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,790.41x = 47,484,840.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,484,840.67/8,790.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,401.89

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