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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,858.76, 13,288.14 and 3,593.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,858.76, 13,288.14 and 3,593.88 is: 5,390.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,858.76 : 13,288.14 = 3,593.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,858.76/13,288.14 = 3,593.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,858.76x = 13,288.14 × 3,593.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,858.76x = 47,755,980.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,755,980.58/8,858.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,390.82

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