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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,770.53, 13,155.89 and 2,196.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,770.53, 13,155.89 and 2,196.73 is: 3,295.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,770.53 : 13,155.89 = 2,196.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,770.53/13,155.89 = 2,196.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,770.53x = 13,155.89 × 2,196.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,770.53x = 28,899,938.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,899,938.24/8,770.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,295.12

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