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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,799.64, 13,203.78 and 3,607

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,799.64, 13,203.78 and 3,607 is: 5,412.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,799.64 : 13,203.78 = 3,607 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,799.64/13,203.78 = 3,607/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,799.64x = 13,203.78 × 3,607
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,799.64x = 47,626,034.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,626,034.46/8,799.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,412.27

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