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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,795.61, 13,175.06 and 5,274.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,795.61, 13,175.06 and 5,274.45 is: 7,900.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,795.61 : 13,175.06 = 5,274.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,795.61/13,175.06 = 5,274.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,795.61x = 13,175.06 × 5,274.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,795.61x = 69,491,168.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,491,168.84/8,795.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,900.67

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