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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,790.74, 13,184.91 and 2,947.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,790.74, 13,184.91 and 2,947.22 is: 4,420.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,790.74 : 13,184.91 = 2,947.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,790.74/13,184.91 = 2,947.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,790.74x = 13,184.91 × 2,947.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,790.74x = 38,858,830.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,858,830.45/8,790.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,420.43

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