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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,794.17, 13,192.47 and 2,950.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,794.17, 13,192.47 and 2,950.02 is: 4,425.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,794.17 : 13,192.47 = 2,950.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,794.17/13,192.47 = 2,950.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,794.17x = 13,192.47 × 2,950.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,794.17x = 38,918,050.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,918,050.35/8,794.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,425.44

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