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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,795.66, 13,193.38 and 3,533

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,795.66, 13,193.38 and 3,533 is: 5,299.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,795.66 : 13,193.38 = 3,533 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,795.66/13,193.38 = 3,533/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,795.66x = 13,193.38 × 3,533
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,795.66x = 46,612,211.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,612,211.54/8,795.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,299.46

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