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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,791.63, 13,184.72 and 2,946.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,791.63, 13,184.72 and 2,946.88 is: 4,419.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,791.63 : 13,184.72 = 2,946.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,791.63/13,184.72 = 2,946.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,791.63x = 13,184.72 × 2,946.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,791.63x = 38,853,707.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,853,707.02/8,791.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,419.40

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