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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,792.66, 13,188.96 and 3,598.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,792.66, 13,188.96 and 3,598.54 is: 5,397.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,792.66 : 13,188.96 = 3,598.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,792.66/13,188.96 = 3,598.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,792.66x = 13,188.96 × 3,598.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,792.66x = 47,461,000.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,461,000.12/8,792.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,397.80

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