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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,858.70, 13,293.18 and 3,592.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,858.70, 13,293.18 and 3,592.62 is: 5,391.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,858.70 : 13,293.18 = 3,592.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,858.70/13,293.18 = 3,592.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,858.70x = 13,293.18 × 3,592.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,858.70x = 47,757,344.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,757,344.33/8,858.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,391.01

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