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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,793.07, 13,189.60 and 2,637.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,793.07, 13,189.60 and 2,637.07 is: 3,955.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,793.07 : 13,189.60 = 2,637.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,793.07/13,189.60 = 2,637.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,793.07x = 13,189.60 × 2,637.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,793.07x = 34,781,832.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,781,832.52/8,793.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,955.60

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