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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,791.35, 13,186.99 and 3,597.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,791.35, 13,186.99 and 3,597.23 is: 5,395.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,791.35 : 13,186.99 = 3,597.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,791.35/13,186.99 = 3,597.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,791.35x = 13,186.99 × 3,597.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,791.35x = 47,436,594.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,436,594.08/8,791.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,395.82

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