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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,639.86, 12,956.52 and 2,794.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,639.86, 12,956.52 and 2,794.90 is: 4,191.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,639.86 : 12,956.52 = 2,794.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,639.86/12,956.52 = 2,794.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,639.86x = 12,956.52 × 2,794.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,639.86x = 36,212,177.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,212,177.75/8,639.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,191.29

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