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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,638.44, 12,954.96 and 2,793.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,638.44, 12,954.96 and 2,793.84 is: 4,189.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,638.44 : 12,954.96 = 2,793.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,638.44/12,954.96 = 2,793.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,638.44x = 12,954.96 × 2,793.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,638.44x = 36,194,085.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,194,085.45/8,638.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,189.89

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