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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,792.35, 13,188.49 and 3,598.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,792.35, 13,188.49 and 3,598.23 is: 5,397.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,792.35 : 13,188.49 = 3,598.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,792.35/13,188.49 = 3,598.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,792.35x = 13,188.49 × 3,598.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,792.35x = 47,455,220.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,455,220.37/8,792.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,397.33

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