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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,792.70, 13,177.77 and 3,592.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,792.70, 13,177.77 and 3,592.38 is: 5,383.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,792.70 : 13,177.77 = 3,592.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,792.70/13,177.77 = 3,592.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,792.70x = 13,177.77 × 3,592.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,792.70x = 47,339,557.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,339,557.39/8,792.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,383.96

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