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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,792.55, 13,186.76 and 2,550.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,792.55, 13,186.76 and 2,550.92 is: 3,825.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,792.55 : 13,186.76 = 2,550.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,792.55/13,186.76 = 2,550.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,792.55x = 13,186.76 × 2,550.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,792.55x = 33,638,291.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,638,291.13/8,792.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,825.77

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