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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,795.44, 13,191.72 and 2,638

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,795.44, 13,191.72 and 2,638 is: 3,956.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,795.44 : 13,191.72 = 2,638 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,795.44/13,191.72 = 2,638/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,795.44x = 13,191.72 × 2,638
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,795.44x = 34,799,757.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,799,757.36/8,795.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,956.57

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