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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,795, 13,192.50 and 2,639

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,795, 13,192.50 and 2,639 is: 3,958.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,795 : 13,192.50 = 2,639 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,795/13,192.50 = 2,639/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,795x = 13,192.50 × 2,639
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,795x = 34,815,007.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,815,007.50/8,795
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,958.50

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