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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,795.78, 13,195.68 and 2,873

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,795.78, 13,195.68 and 2,873 is: 4,310.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,795.78 : 13,195.68 = 2,873 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,795.78/13,195.68 = 2,873/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,795.78x = 13,195.68 × 2,873
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,795.78x = 37,911,188.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,911,188.64/8,795.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,310.16

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