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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,796.83, 13,183.96 and 3,596.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,796.83, 13,183.96 and 3,596.51 is: 5,390.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,796.83 : 13,183.96 = 3,596.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,796.83/13,183.96 = 3,596.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,796.83x = 13,183.96 × 3,596.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,796.83x = 47,416,169.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,416,169.07/8,796.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,390.15

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