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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,795.84, 13,194.63 and 2,555.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,795.84, 13,194.63 and 2,555.91 is: 3,834.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,795.84 : 13,194.63 = 2,555.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,795.84/13,194.63 = 2,555.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,795.84x = 13,194.63 × 2,555.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,795.84x = 33,724,233.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,724,233.41/8,795.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,834.11

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