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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,795.92, 13,193.88 and 3,601.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,795.92, 13,193.88 and 3,601.84 is: 5,402.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,795.92 : 13,193.88 = 3,601.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,795.92/13,193.88 = 3,601.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,795.92x = 13,193.88 × 3,601.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,795.92x = 47,522,244.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,522,244.74/8,795.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,402.76

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