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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,792.42, 13,189.84 and 2,950.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,792.42, 13,189.84 and 2,950.70 is: 4,426.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,792.42 : 13,189.84 = 2,950.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,792.42/13,189.84 = 2,950.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,792.42x = 13,189.84 × 2,950.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,792.42x = 38,919,187.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,919,187.56/8,792.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,426.45

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