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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,793.98, 13,193.67 and 3,600.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,793.98, 13,193.67 and 3,600.26 is: 5,401.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,793.98 : 13,193.67 = 3,600.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,793.98/13,193.67 = 3,600.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,793.98x = 13,193.67 × 3,600.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,793.98x = 47,500,642.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,500,642.35/8,793.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,401.50

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