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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,795.70, 13,182.27 and 3,595.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,795.70, 13,182.27 and 3,595.38 is: 5,388.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,795.70 : 13,182.27 = 3,595.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,795.70/13,182.27 = 3,595.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,795.70x = 13,182.27 × 3,595.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,795.70x = 47,395,269.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,395,269.91/8,795.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,388.46

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