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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,795.76, 13,192.56 and 5,100

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,795.76, 13,192.56 and 5,100 is: 7,649.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,795.76 : 13,192.56 = 5,100 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,795.76/13,192.56 = 5,100/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,795.76x = 13,192.56 × 5,100
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,795.76x = 67,282,056
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,282,056/8,795.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,649.37

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