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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,796, 13,195.08 and 2,640

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,796, 13,195.08 and 2,640 is: 3,960.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,796 : 13,195.08 = 2,640 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,796/13,195.08 = 2,640/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,796x = 13,195.08 × 2,640
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,796x = 34,835,011.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,835,011.20/8,796
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,960.32

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