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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,770.14, 13,155.19 and 2,196.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,770.14, 13,155.19 and 2,196.31 is: 3,294.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,770.14 : 13,155.19 = 2,196.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,770.14/13,155.19 = 2,196.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,770.14x = 13,155.19 × 2,196.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,770.14x = 28,892,875.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,892,875.35/8,770.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,294.46

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