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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,792.39, 13,190.56 and 2,948.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,792.39, 13,190.56 and 2,948.85 is: 4,423.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,792.39 : 13,190.56 = 2,948.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,792.39/13,190.56 = 2,948.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,792.39x = 13,190.56 × 2,948.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,792.39x = 38,896,982.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,896,982.86/8,792.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,423.94

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