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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,795.52, 13,194.72 and 2,950.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,795.52, 13,194.72 and 2,950.80 is: 4,426.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,795.52 : 13,194.72 = 2,950.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,795.52/13,194.72 = 2,950.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,795.52x = 13,194.72 × 2,950.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,795.52x = 38,934,979.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,934,979.78/8,795.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,426.68

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