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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,792.45, 13,188.73 and 3,598.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,792.45, 13,188.73 and 3,598.33 is: 5,397.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,792.45 : 13,188.73 = 3,598.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,792.45/13,188.73 = 3,598.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,792.45x = 13,188.73 × 3,598.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,792.45x = 47,457,402.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,457,402.82/8,792.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,397.52

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