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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,795.60, 13,182.20 and 3,595.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,795.60, 13,182.20 and 3,595.60 is: 5,388.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,795.60 : 13,182.20 = 3,595.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,795.60/13,182.20 = 3,595.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,795.60x = 13,182.20 × 3,595.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,795.60x = 47,397,918.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,397,918.32/8,795.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,388.82

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