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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,794.96, 13,194.26 and 2,872.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,794.96, 13,194.26 and 2,872.44 is: 4,309.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,794.96 : 13,194.26 = 2,872.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,794.96/13,194.26 = 2,872.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,794.96x = 13,194.26 × 2,872.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,794.96x = 37,899,720.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,899,720.19/8,794.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,309.25

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