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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,790.84, 13,186.18 and 3,593.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,790.84, 13,186.18 and 3,593.07 is: 5,389.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,790.84 : 13,186.18 = 3,593.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,790.84/13,186.18 = 3,593.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,790.84x = 13,186.18 × 3,593.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,790.84x = 47,378,867.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,378,867.77/8,790.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,389.57

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