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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,769.81, 13,154.75 and 2,195.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,769.81, 13,154.75 and 2,195.99 is: 3,293.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,769.81 : 13,154.75 = 2,195.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,769.81/13,154.75 = 2,195.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,769.81x = 13,154.75 × 2,195.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,769.81x = 28,887,622.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,887,622.70/8,769.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,293.99

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