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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,791.68, 13,187.52 and 3,596.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,791.68, 13,187.52 and 3,596.16 is: 5,394.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,791.68 : 13,187.52 = 3,596.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,791.68/13,187.52 = 3,596.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,791.68x = 13,187.52 × 3,596.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,791.68x = 47,424,431.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,424,431.92/8,791.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,394.24

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