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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,795.37, 13,190.74 and 2,553.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,795.37, 13,190.74 and 2,553.70 is: 3,829.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,795.37 : 13,190.74 = 2,553.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,795.37/13,190.74 = 2,553.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,795.37x = 13,190.74 × 2,553.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,795.37x = 33,685,260.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,685,260.99/8,795.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,829.89

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