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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,635.06, 12,954.48 and 2,792.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,635.06, 12,954.48 and 2,792.26 is: 4,189.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,635.06 : 12,954.48 = 2,792.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,635.06/12,954.48 = 2,792.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,635.06x = 12,954.48 × 2,792.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,635.06x = 36,172,276.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,172,276.32/8,635.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,189.00

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