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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,793.70, 13,179.27 and 3,593.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,793.70, 13,179.27 and 3,593.38 is: 5,385.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,793.70 : 13,179.27 = 3,593.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,793.70/13,179.27 = 3,593.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,793.70x = 13,179.27 × 3,593.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,793.70x = 47,358,125.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,358,125.23/8,793.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,385.46

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