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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,798.64, 13,202.28 and 3,606

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,798.64, 13,202.28 and 3,606 is: 5,410.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,798.64 : 13,202.28 = 3,606 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,798.64/13,202.28 = 3,606/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,798.64x = 13,202.28 × 3,606
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,798.64x = 47,607,421.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,607,421.68/8,798.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,410.77

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