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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,635.56, 12,953.52 and 2,792.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,635.56, 12,953.52 and 2,792.76 is: 4,189.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,635.56 : 12,953.52 = 2,792.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,635.56/12,953.52 = 2,792.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,635.56x = 12,953.52 × 2,792.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,635.56x = 36,176,072.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,176,072.52/8,635.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,189.20

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