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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,790.89, 13,188.31 and 2,947.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,790.89, 13,188.31 and 2,947.35 is: 4,421.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,790.89 : 13,188.31 = 2,947.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,790.89/13,188.31 = 2,947.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,790.89x = 13,188.31 × 2,947.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,790.89x = 38,870,565.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,870,565.48/8,790.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,421.69

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