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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,796.93, 13,193.77 and 2,385.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,796.93, 13,193.77 and 2,385.63 is: 3,578.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,796.93 : 13,193.77 = 2,385.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,796.93/13,193.77 = 2,385.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,796.93x = 13,193.77 × 2,385.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,796.93x = 31,475,453.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,475,453.53/8,796.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,578.00

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