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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,794.80, 13,192.56 and 2,955.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,794.80, 13,192.56 and 2,955.60 is: 4,433.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,794.80 : 13,192.56 = 2,955.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,794.80/13,192.56 = 2,955.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,794.80x = 13,192.56 × 2,955.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,794.80x = 38,991,930.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,991,930.34/8,794.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,433.52

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