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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,770.38, 13,155.12 and 2,196.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,770.38, 13,155.12 and 2,196.18 is: 3,294.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,770.38 : 13,155.12 = 2,196.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,770.38/13,155.12 = 2,196.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,770.38x = 13,155.12 × 2,196.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,770.38x = 28,891,011.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,891,011.44/8,770.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,294.16

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