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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,791.16, 13,186.71 and 3,597.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,791.16, 13,186.71 and 3,597.04 is: 5,395.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,791.16 : 13,186.71 = 3,597.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,791.16/13,186.71 = 3,597.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,791.16x = 13,186.71 × 3,597.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,791.16x = 47,433,123.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,433,123.34/8,791.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,395.55

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