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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,638.29, 12,959.55 and 2,794.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,638.29, 12,959.55 and 2,794.95 is: 4,193.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,638.29 : 12,959.55 = 2,794.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,638.29/12,959.55 = 2,794.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,638.29x = 12,959.55 × 2,794.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,638.29x = 36,221,294.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,221,294.27/8,638.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,193.11

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