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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,792.73, 13,191.80 and 3,599.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,792.73, 13,191.80 and 3,599.01 is: 5,399.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,792.73 : 13,191.80 = 3,599.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,792.73/13,191.80 = 3,599.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,792.73x = 13,191.80 × 3,599.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,792.73x = 47,477,402.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,477,402.12/8,792.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,399.62

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