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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,791.22, 13,174.94 and 3,594.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,791.22, 13,174.94 and 3,594.26 is: 5,386.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,791.22 : 13,174.94 = 3,594.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,791.22/13,174.94 = 3,594.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,791.22x = 13,174.94 × 3,594.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,791.22x = 47,354,159.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,354,159.84/8,791.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,386.53

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