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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,954.25, 13,432.10 and 2,798.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,954.25, 13,432.10 and 2,798.25 is: 4,197.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,954.25 : 13,432.10 = 2,798.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,954.25/13,432.10 = 2,798.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,954.25x = 13,432.10 × 2,798.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,954.25x = 37,586,373.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,586,373.83/8,954.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,197.60

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