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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,639.10, 12,955.86 and 2,794.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,639.10, 12,955.86 and 2,794.32 is: 4,190.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,639.10 : 12,955.86 = 2,794.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,639.10/12,955.86 = 2,794.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,639.10x = 12,955.86 × 2,794.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,639.10x = 36,202,818.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,202,818.72/8,639.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,190.58

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