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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,797.95, 13,185.64 and 3,597.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,797.95, 13,185.64 and 3,597.63 is: 5,391.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,797.95 : 13,185.64 = 3,597.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,797.95/13,185.64 = 3,597.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,797.95x = 13,185.64 × 3,597.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,797.95x = 47,437,054.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,437,054.03/8,797.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,391.83

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