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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,793.94, 13,192.21 and 2,553.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,793.94, 13,192.21 and 2,553.14 is: 3,830.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,793.94 : 13,192.21 = 2,553.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,793.94/13,192.21 = 2,553.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,793.94x = 13,192.21 × 2,553.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,793.94x = 33,681,559.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,681,559.04/8,793.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,830.09

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