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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,793.29, 13,191.93 and 2,949.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,793.29, 13,191.93 and 2,949.75 is: 4,425.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,793.29 : 13,191.93 = 2,949.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,793.29/13,191.93 = 2,949.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,793.29x = 13,191.93 × 2,949.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,793.29x = 38,912,895.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,912,895.52/8,793.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,425.29

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