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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,639.33, 12,954.74 and 2,795.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,639.33, 12,954.74 and 2,795.18 is: 4,191.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,639.33 : 12,954.74 = 2,795.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,639.33/12,954.74 = 2,795.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,639.33x = 12,954.74 × 2,795.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,639.33x = 36,210,751.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,210,751.40/8,639.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,191.39

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