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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,796.62, 13,195.54 and 2,953.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,796.62, 13,195.54 and 2,953.69 is: 4,430.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,796.62 : 13,195.54 = 2,953.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,796.62/13,195.54 = 2,953.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,796.62x = 13,195.54 × 2,953.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,796.62x = 38,975,505.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,975,505.25/8,796.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,430.74

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