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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,795.61, 13,194.62 and 2,953.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,795.61, 13,194.62 and 2,953.89 is: 4,431.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,795.61 : 13,194.62 = 2,953.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,795.61/13,194.62 = 2,953.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,795.61x = 13,194.62 × 2,953.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,795.61x = 38,975,441.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,975,441.30/8,795.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,431.24

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