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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,795.48, 13,195.92 and 3,601.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,795.48, 13,195.92 and 3,601.76 is: 5,403.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,795.48 : 13,195.92 = 3,601.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,795.48/13,195.92 = 3,601.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,795.48x = 13,195.92 × 3,601.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,795.48x = 47,528,536.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,528,536.82/8,795.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,403.75

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