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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,863.29, 13,294.94 and 3,598.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,863.29, 13,294.94 and 3,598.43 is: 5,397.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,863.29 : 13,294.94 = 3,598.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,863.29/13,294.94 = 3,598.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,863.29x = 13,294.94 × 3,598.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,863.29x = 47,840,826.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,840,826.48/8,863.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,397.64

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