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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,794.66, 13,191.96 and 3,600.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,794.66, 13,191.96 and 3,600.54 is: 5,400.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,794.66 : 13,191.96 = 3,600.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,794.66/13,191.96 = 3,600.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,794.66x = 13,191.96 × 3,600.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,794.66x = 47,498,179.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,498,179.66/8,794.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,400.80

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