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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,791.44, 13,185.72 and 2,634

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,791.44, 13,185.72 and 2,634 is: 3,950.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,791.44 : 13,185.72 = 2,634 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,791.44/13,185.72 = 2,634/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,791.44x = 13,185.72 × 2,634
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,791.44x = 34,731,186.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,731,186.48/8,791.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,950.57

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