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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,792.07, 13,189.14 and 3,091.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,792.07, 13,189.14 and 3,091.29 is: 4,637.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,792.07 : 13,189.14 = 3,091.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,792.07/13,189.14 = 3,091.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,792.07x = 13,189.14 × 3,091.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,792.07x = 40,771,456.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,771,456.59/8,792.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,637.30

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