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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,791.62, 13,188.51 and 3,597.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,791.62, 13,188.51 and 3,597.18 is: 5,396.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,791.62 : 13,188.51 = 3,597.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,791.62/13,188.51 = 3,597.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,791.62x = 13,188.51 × 3,597.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,791.62x = 47,441,444.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,441,444.40/8,791.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,396.21

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