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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,635.61, 12,953.72 and 2,792.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,635.61, 12,953.72 and 2,792.07 is: 4,188.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,635.61 : 12,953.72 = 2,792.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,635.61/12,953.72 = 2,792.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,635.61x = 12,953.72 × 2,792.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,635.61x = 36,167,699.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,167,699.98/8,635.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,188.20

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