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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,792.20, 13,177.02 and 3,591.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,792.20, 13,177.02 and 3,591.88 is: 5,383.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,792.20 : 13,177.02 = 3,591.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,792.20/13,177.02 = 3,591.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,792.20x = 13,177.02 × 3,591.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,792.20x = 47,330,274.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,330,274.60/8,792.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,383.21

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