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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,791.17, 13,186.76 and 2,635.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,791.17, 13,186.76 and 2,635.17 is: 3,952.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,791.17 : 13,186.76 = 2,635.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,791.17/13,186.76 = 2,635.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,791.17x = 13,186.76 × 2,635.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,791.17x = 34,749,380.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,749,380.72/8,791.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,952.76

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