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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,795.83, 13,190.70 and 2,554.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,795.83, 13,190.70 and 2,554.15 is: 3,830.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,795.83 : 13,190.70 = 2,554.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,795.83/13,190.70 = 2,554.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,795.83x = 13,190.70 × 2,554.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,795.83x = 33,691,026.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,691,026.41/8,795.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,830.34

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