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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,635.08, 12,953.88 and 2,791.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,635.08, 12,953.88 and 2,791.92 is: 4,188.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,635.08 : 12,953.88 = 2,791.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,635.08/12,953.88 = 2,791.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,635.08x = 12,953.88 × 2,791.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,635.08x = 36,166,196.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,166,196.65/8,635.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,188.29

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