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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,795.16, 13,188.36 and 2,949.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,795.16, 13,188.36 and 2,949.84 is: 4,423.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,795.16 : 13,188.36 = 2,949.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,795.16/13,188.36 = 2,949.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,795.16x = 13,188.36 × 2,949.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,795.16x = 38,903,551.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,903,551.86/8,795.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,423.29

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