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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,790.64, 13,187.94 and 2,947.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,790.64, 13,187.94 and 2,947.10 is: 4,421.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,790.64 : 13,187.94 = 2,947.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,790.64/13,187.94 = 2,947.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,790.64x = 13,187.94 × 2,947.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,790.64x = 38,866,177.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,866,177.97/8,790.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,421.31

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