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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,794.25, 13,191.38 and 2,638.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,794.25, 13,191.38 and 2,638.25 is: 3,957.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,794.25 : 13,191.38 = 2,638.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,794.25/13,191.38 = 2,638.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,794.25x = 13,191.38 × 2,638.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,794.25x = 34,802,145.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,802,145.09/8,794.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,957.38

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