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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,797.20, 13,184.52 and 3,596.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,797.20, 13,184.52 and 3,596.88 is: 5,390.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,797.20 : 13,184.52 = 3,596.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,797.20/13,184.52 = 3,596.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,797.20x = 13,184.52 × 3,596.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,797.20x = 47,423,136.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,423,136.30/8,797.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,390.71

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