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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,638.64, 12,959.84 and 2,795.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,638.64, 12,959.84 and 2,795.16 is: 4,193.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,638.64 : 12,959.84 = 2,795.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,638.64/12,959.84 = 2,795.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,638.64x = 12,959.84 × 2,795.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,638.64x = 36,224,826.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,224,826.37/8,638.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,193.35

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