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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,792.80, 13,187.12 and 2,551.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,792.80, 13,187.12 and 2,551.16 is: 3,826.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,792.80 : 13,187.12 = 2,551.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,792.80/13,187.12 = 2,551.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,792.80x = 13,187.12 × 2,551.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,792.80x = 33,642,453.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,642,453.06/8,792.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,826.14

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