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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,795.92, 13,195.84 and 2,952.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,795.92, 13,195.84 and 2,952.36 is: 4,429.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,795.92 : 13,195.84 = 2,952.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,795.92/13,195.84 = 2,952.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,795.92x = 13,195.84 × 2,952.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,795.92x = 38,958,870.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,958,870.18/8,795.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,429.20

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