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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,794.82, 13,179.01 and 3,524.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,794.82, 13,179.01 and 3,524.60 is: 5,281.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,794.82 : 13,179.01 = 3,524.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,794.82/13,179.01 = 3,524.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,794.82x = 13,179.01 × 3,524.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,794.82x = 46,450,738.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,450,738.65/8,794.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,281.60

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