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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,799.58, 13,188.07 and 3,599.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,799.58, 13,188.07 and 3,599.26 is: 5,394.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,799.58 : 13,188.07 = 3,599.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,799.58/13,188.07 = 3,599.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,799.58x = 13,188.07 × 3,599.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,799.58x = 47,467,292.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,467,292.83/8,799.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,394.27

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