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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,792.66, 13,190.29 and 2,551.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,792.66, 13,190.29 and 2,551.86 is: 3,828.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,792.66 : 13,190.29 = 2,551.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,792.66/13,190.29 = 2,551.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,792.66x = 13,190.29 × 2,551.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,792.66x = 33,659,767.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,659,767.06/8,792.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,828.17

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