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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,795.96, 13,190.75 and 2,554.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,795.96, 13,190.75 and 2,554.28 is: 3,830.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,795.96 : 13,190.75 = 2,554.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,795.96/13,190.75 = 2,554.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,795.96x = 13,190.75 × 2,554.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,795.96x = 33,692,856.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,692,856.14/8,795.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,830.49

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