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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,790.66, 13,185.96 and 3,596.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,790.66, 13,185.96 and 3,596.54 is: 5,394.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,790.66 : 13,185.96 = 3,596.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,790.66/13,185.96 = 3,596.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,790.66x = 13,185.96 × 3,596.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,790.66x = 47,423,766.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,423,766.65/8,790.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,394.79

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